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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. At the time of her writing in "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)," Patty works with students in what grade?
(a) Third grade.
(b) Fifth grade.
(c) First grade.
(d) Eighth grade.

2. When Joey finally sees the materials he is to purchase for his job in "2004," what dismays him?
(a) The parts are rusted and unusable.
(b) The seller takes his money and forces him to leave.
(c) The seller refuses to ship overseas.
(d) There is not enough to meet the weight requirement.

3. What does Patty learn about herself after leaving Richard in "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)"?
(a) She enjoys making art.
(b) She wants to become a lawyer.
(c) She has a talent for writing.
(d) She has an affinity for working with children.

4. The reader is told that Richard's solo album was nominated for what award?
(a) Emmy.
(b) Oscar.
(c) Grammy.
(d) Tony.

5. What is the status of Joey and Connie's relationship as he is traveling with Jenna?
(a) They have broken up.
(b) They have secretly married.
(c) They have an open relationship.
(d) They are engaged.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)" is written how many years after Lalitha's death?

2. Whom does Patty meet on the street one day in "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)"?

3. What does Patty demand from her mother in "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)"?

4. Upon leaving Richard in "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)," where does Patty go?

5. In "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)," Patty has now come to believe what regarding Walter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Walter hate cats so much?

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

6. What surprises Patty at her father's funeral? What effect does this have on her?

7. What questionable business dealings is Joey involved with?

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

9. Describe Patty's relationship with her children in the years following her father's death.

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

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