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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Dag's brother Matthew do for a living?
(a) He is a teacher.
(b) He is an investment banker.
(c) He dabbles in real estate.
(d) Writes jingles.

3. Where is Claire originally from?
(a) Detroit.
(b) Texas.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Las Vegas.

4. What does Mrs. Monroe invite Buck to watch on TV?
(a) A movie.
(b) The news.
(c) Game shows.
(d) A documentary.

5. What nickname does Dag have for his office cubicle?
(a) The yuppie dive.
(b) The office cubicle.
(c) The slow death chamber.
(d) The veal-fattening pen.

6. What disturbing artifacts does Andy mention Claire keeps in what should be her dining room?
(a) Baby shoes.
(b) Antlers.
(c) Old appliances.
(d) Mannequins.

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

8. What does Claire do for a living when she and Andy meet?
(a) She was a barmaid.
(b) She was a teacher.
(c) Garment-buying.
(d) She was a tour guide.

9. In Chapter 4, what does Dag say he is, which is trapped inside a man's body?
(a) A girl.
(b) A lesbian.
(c) A boy.
(d) A robot.

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

11. What year is it permanently in Texlahoma?
(a) 1974.
(b) 1954.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1980.

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

13. Who is Mr. MacArthur?
(a) Andy's neighbor.
(b) Claire's English professor.
(c) The owner of Larry's Bar.
(d) Dag's old landlord.

14. What does Dag give Claire a jar of as a gift?
(a) Cow hearts.
(b) Jam.
(c) Trinitite.
(d) Hair pomade.

15. What does Mrs. Monroe of Texlahoma sell?
(a) Jam.
(b) Knitted sweaters.
(c) Aloe products.
(d) Puppies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Chapter 13?

2. How many brothers and sisters does Andy have?

3. What does Andy say his parents are terrified of in Chapter 14?

4. Where do Andy, Dag, and Claire live?

5. In Chapter 12, who is said to have disappeared the day after the picnic?

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