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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Curtis?
(a) Andy's jogging buddy.
(b) The boy who lived next door to Elvissa when she was young.
(c) Dag's co-worker who he sometimes plays basketball with.
(d) A man who has been stalking Claire.

2. Where is Claire heading for Christmas in Chapter 24?
(a) Las Vegas.
(b) Rio.
(c) New York.
(d) L.A.

3. At the end of Chapter 29, before returning to the party, what does Dag do to Andy?
(a) Kisses him.
(b) Hugs him.
(c) Pushes him.
(d) Punches him.

4. What does Elvissa describe doing after the age of 25 that is "just plain scary"?
(a) Having a one-night stand.
(b) Dressing up for Halloween.
(c) Getting excited for Christmas.
(d) Taping magazine clippings to the wall.

5. What does Claire believe the stick she found will lead her to?
(a) Good fortune.
(b) Her salvation.
(c) Her life path.
(d) The love of her life.

6. What does Andy credit with keeping him "level" in Chapter 20?
(a) Reading classic literature.
(b) Building model planes.
(c) Spending time with friends.
(d) Work.

7. What is Claire's brother's name?
(a) Allen.
(b) Barry.
(c) Paul.
(d) Topher.

8. On Christmas Eve, who does Andy's father shout at on the TV?
(a) A news anchor.
(b) Burl Ives.
(c) The weatherman.
(d) A group of young protestors.

9. What does Andy make a shopping trip to buy on Christmas Eve?
(a) A nice suit to wear on Christmas Day.
(b) A turkey.
(c) Different sorts of candles.
(d) A watch for his father.

10. Which of Elvissa's possessions does Claire discover at Tobias's place?
(a) A ring.
(b) A bottle of nail polish.
(c) Elvissa's driver's licence.
(d) A pair of underwear.

11. Who picks Andy up from the airport in Chapter 24?
(a) His mother.
(b) His sister.
(c) His father.
(d) His brother.

12. What does Dag think he'll be doing when he dies?
(a) Swimming with the dolphins.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Eating ice cream.
(d) Planting flowers.

13. Where do Claire and Tobias break up?
(a) Times Square.
(b) On the subway.
(c) In Central Park.
(d) The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

14. Which of the following is not included in Bunny's list of "what makes a party"?
(a) Celebrities.
(b) Transvestites.
(c) Bikers.
(d) Fashion Models.

15. Where will Claire stay until she knows she'll be safe from radiation at home?
(a) At a hotel.
(b) At Andy's house.
(c) At Dag's house.
(d) At Elvissa's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 23, what does Andy say he used to sow randomly in his parents' back yard?

2. What does Elvissa get a job as in Chapter 21?

3. What does Andy recall Tyler saying about the name "Andrew" in Chapter 24?

4. What local monument does Andy visit in Portland before heading to the airport to fly back to California?

5. What does Andy find Dag scooping out of the common pool in Chapter 29?

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