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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While in college, Joey is torn between what two emotions?
(a) His love of school and his desire to work.
(b) His love for Connie and his desire for freedom.
(c) His love of money and his desire for success.
(d) His love for his family and his desire for independence.

2. Walter's speech goes viral when he accuses humanity of being what?
(a) A debilitating virus.
(b) A selfish species.
(c) A cancer on the planet.
(d) A dangerous disease.

3. What does Patty acknowledge at the beginning of "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)"?
(a) The depth of the damage she has caused him.
(b) The depth of Walter's loss.
(c) The depth of love the two of them once shared.
(d) The depth of her passion for Richard.

4. Joey impresses his friend's father by engaging him in what sort of discussion?
(a) A politcal discussion.
(b) A humorous discussion.
(c) A literary discussion.
(d) An economic discussion.

5. What is the name of the album Richard released following his time at the lake?
(a) Songs for Patty.
(b) The Affair.
(c) Two Kids Good.
(d) Nameless Lake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name given to Walter's project aimed at promoting zero population growth?

2. How much money does Joey have to initially invest in his latest business venture in "2004"?

3. Walter hates what predator?

4. As Lalitha lay dying, Walter is meeting with whom?

5. On the way to speak at the opening of the body-armor plant, Walter tells Lalitha he is tired of being what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Patty do after leaving Richard? What causes her to leave there?

2. What is the proposal Walter has for Richard in "2004"?

3. What happens to Patty after Walter evicts her?

4. Describe Walter and Lalitha's relationship in "The Nice Man's Anger."

5. When Richard and Walter are alone after their meeting, in "2004," what does Walter admit?

6. What happens to Walter and Lalitha after Walter's speech goes viral?

7. What questionable business dealings is Joey involved with?

8. Who does Patty run into on the street one day, and what does he recommend?

9. What is Free Space?

10. When Patty hears of Walter's "crazy speech," how does she feel?

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