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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sickness does Buck come down with?
(a) Space poisoning.
(b) Chronic fatigue syndrome.
(c) Infection from a stab wound.
(d) Cancer.

2. What is Mr Takamichi's most valuable possession?
(a) A first edition of his favorite comic book.
(b) A photo of Marilyn Monroe.
(c) A love letter from his first love.
(d) An old t-shirt.

3. What does Andy slip into Dag's drink in Chapter 13?
(a) Laxatives.
(b) LSD.
(c) Ice.
(d) Tranquilizers.

4. In Chapter 12, what does Andy say Dag needs to do soon or else he's going to "lose it"?
(a) Have kids.
(b) Fall in love.
(c) Get some perspective.
(d) Get a real job.

5. What does Dag say is the best form of "cult employment"?
(a) Babysitting.
(b) Planting trees in British Columbia.
(c) Stocking shelfs during the night shift.
(d) Teaching English in Asia.

6. Which of the following is not a smell that Andy associates with Milan?
(a) Diesel.
(b) Roses.
(c) Citrus.
(d) Cinnamon.

7. What does Buck tell the Monroe sisters will happen to them if leave Texlahoma with him?
(a) They will never age.
(b) They will never return.
(c) They will lose their memory of Texlahoma.
(d) They will die.

8. Claire thinks about the sun ruining the life of a farmer from which country?
(a) Vietnam.
(b) Canada.
(c) Russia.
(d) France.

9. In Chapter 13, why does Andy say he and Dag are envious of Tobias?
(a) Tobias has caught the attention of Claire.
(b) Tobias is younger than they are.
(c) Tobias has a life goal.
(d) Tobias has circus freak show good looks.

10. When Mr Takamichi and Andy are having sake together, what question does he ask Andy?
(a) What his impressions of Japan are.
(b) What is the most valuable thing Andy owns.
(c) What Andy believes the purpose of life is.
(d) What Andy is most thankful for.

11. In Chapter 3, what does Claire say you can sense about the corner of Cottonwood and Sapphire avenues?
(a) The creativity of the developers.
(b) How potential homebuyers may be fooled.
(c) How pretentious the homeowners must be.
(d) How enthusiastic the developers were when they named it.

12. In Andy's story, what does Edward vow to build once he makes it in New York?
(a) His dream house.
(b) A tower.
(c) A church.
(d) An empire.

13. Where does Dag call Andy from in Chapter 12?
(a) New York City.
(b) Prison.
(c) A grocery store.
(d) Nevada.

14. What is the meaning of the Japanese phrase, "shin jin rui"?
(a) A breath of fresh air.
(b) The forgotten past.
(c) A novice.
(d) New human beings.

15. How does Andy describe himself at age fifteen?
(a) Practically albino.
(b) Awkward and confused.
(c) Hopeful and resilient.
(d) A shadow of his true self.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what bet does Andy recall Dag making with him one night at work?

2. In the story Andy tells about Edward, who follows Edward everywhere?

3. Who is Martin?

4. Which celebrity does Andy say his brother once shared an elevator with?

5. What nickname does Claire's family have for her?

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