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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. As a result of his speech in the "2004" section, what unexpected result happens to Walter?
(a) He becomes an overnight celebrity.
(b) He has to go into hiding.
(c) Patty asks for a divorce.
(d) Lalitha breaks up with him.

2. When Patty learns of Walter's "crazy speech," how does she react?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She despairs.
(c) She is scared.
(d) She feels calm.

3. When Joey goes for awhile without speaking with Connie, Joey receives an irate call from whom?
(a) Connie.
(b) Patty.
(c) Walter.
(d) Carol.

4. What gives Patty courage in "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)"?
(a) The fact that Lalitha has died.
(b) The fact that Walter was fired.
(c) The fact that Walter has not divorced her.
(d) The fact that her mother still loves her.

5. "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)" is written how many years after Lalitha's death?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of "2004," Walter thinks that he is what?

2. The reader is told that Richard's solo album was nominated for what award?

3. At the end of the "2004" section, Joey is now involved with what organization?

4. In "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)," what does Richard want Patty to do?

5. What is the name of the album Richard released following his time at the lake?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Patty confronts her mother about her basketball years?

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

3. Briefly describe Joey's relationship with Connie as related in "Womanland."

4. In "The Fiend of Athens," what happens when Walter delivers a speech?

5. Despite the success of Nameless Lake, what is Richard Katz doing for a living? Why?

6. How does Patty feel upon learning of the death of Lalitha?

7. Who is Jonathan and how does his family impact Joey?

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

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

10. In what does Patty take courage?

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