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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which state do Andy, Dag, and Claire live in?
(a) New York.
(b) California.
(c) Nevada.
(d) Florida.

3. What is Andy's surname?
(a) Palmer.
(b) Petersen.
(c) Pebbles.
(d) Potter.

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

5. In Chapter 3, what does Andy say he and his friends are uncomfortable revealing?
(a) Their emotions.
(b) Their age.
(c) Their religion.
(d) Their income.

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

7. What does Claire have on her back?
(a) Tattoos.
(b) Freckles.
(c) Scars.
(d) Moles.

8. In Chapter 5, what does Dag say is necessary for someone to become famous?
(a) Connections with the right people.
(b) Luck and more luck.
(c) A lot of people must make a lot of money.
(d) Willpower and charisma.

9. What does Andy say is considered just about the worst thing that can happen to you in Japan?
(a) Getting lost.
(b) Speaking out of turn.
(c) Being singled out.
(d) Getting too drunk.

10. What industry does Dag work in before moving to Palm Springs?
(a) Real Estate.
(b) Education.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Advertising.

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

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

13. What nickname does Tobias have for Andy?
(a) Dandy.
(b) Candy.
(c) Sandy.
(d) Mandy.

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

15. In Chapter 4, what bet does Andy recall Dag making with him one night at work?
(a) That he could make an entire room of people laugh uncontrollably.
(b) That he could run across the country.
(c) That he could make Claire fall in love with him.
(d) That he could get the locals to join him in a sing-along.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. MacArthur?

2. In his former office, what does Dag have a framed photo of at his desk?

3. What is Mr Takamichi's most valuable possession?

4. Claire tells a story about a man named Buck. What is Buck's occupation?

5. What does Andy say Tobias brags about in Chapter 14?

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