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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Claire is storming out of his place, what word does Tobias use to describe her?
(a) Crazy.
(b) Peculiar.
(c) Sublime.
(d) Difficult.

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

3. What TV character does Andy compare his brother Tyler to?
(a) Doogie Howser, M.D.
(b) Archie Bunker.
(c) Danny Partridge.
(d) The Fonz.

4. According to Andy's brother, Tyler, whose birthday is January 8th?
(a) Boy George.
(b) Elvis Presley.
(c) Michael Jackson.
(d) Mick Jagger.

5. In Chapter 20, what does Dag tell Andy he wants to do with his future?
(a) Have ten children.
(b) Save the Earth.
(c) Write a novel.
(d) Own a hotel.

6. In Chapter 23 when Andy wakes up in the early morning and sees his friends asleep around him, how does he feel?
(a) So happy he could die.
(b) Depressed and lonely.
(c) Protected by their presence.
(d) Single.

7. What does Andy do when he returns to his own house after spending Christmas in Portland?
(a) Decides to remain living there for as long as possible.
(b) Lets out a sigh of relief.
(c) Kisses his front door.
(d) Dances around in his house.

8. What does Elvissa get a job as in Chapter 21?
(a) A candy striper.
(b) A writer for a monthly magazine.
(c) A coach for a little league team.
(d) A gardener at a nunnery.

9. What is Elvissa's real name?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Elaine.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Dorothy.

10. What kind of party has Dag arranged for he and Andy to work as bartenders at?
(a) An engagement party.
(b) A New Year's Eve party.
(c) A Halloween party.
(d) A bachelor's party.

11. Why does Andy feel it was a mistake for him to come home for Christmas?
(a) Because his family would not have missed him if he didn't go.
(b) Because he is "too old."
(c) Because the trip is long.
(d) Because he can't stand his parents.

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

13. In his story, what did the Japanese girl Andy lived with keep as a pet?
(a) A gerbil.
(b) A beetle.
(c) A rat.
(d) A parakeet.

14. Who is Bunny Hollander?
(a) The owner of the car Dag torched.
(b) The landlord of the bungalow complex.
(c) Dag's new roommate.
(d) Dag's long lost relative.

15. What does the acronym VSTP, used by Claire to describe Elvissa, stand for?
(a) Very sudden tantrum problem.
(b) Very sensitive teeth problem.
(c) Very severe taste problem.
(d) Very serious trust problem.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 20, what does Andy suggest is the best way to get dogs to stop begging at the dinner table?

2. Who does Dag bump into while running away from the Aston Martin in Chapter 20?

3. Who is Elvissa?

4. What is the title of Chapter 24?

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

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