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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Dag's brother Matthew live?
(a) Sarasota, Florida.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) Buffalo, New York.
(d) Calgary, Alberta.

2. Where do Andy, Dag, and Claire live?
(a) Palm Springs.
(b) Miami.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) Reno.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dag suspect the tourists are looking for?

2. What does Dag say is the best form of "cult employment"?

3. What does Andy recall happened to Claire's father at the resort pool?

4. In Andy's story, what does Edward vow to build once he makes it in New York?

5. What does Andy say is considered just about the worst thing that can happen to you in Japan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Buck ask each of the Monroe girls to do?

2. How does Dag describe himself when he worked in advertising?

3. Why does Dag hope Charlene was the one who had to clean out his desk after he quit his job?

4. In Chapter 4, what spurs Dag's Toronto boss, Martin, into a tirade directed at Dag?

5. What does Andy tell us about Claire in Chapter 7?

6. What does Andy slip into Dag's drink in Chapter 13?

7. What does Andy say about his parents' house in Chapter 15?

8. Summarize the story Andy tells about a man named Edward in Chapter 9.

9. What historical challenge does Dag give to Margaret in Chapter 5?

10. What does Andy tell us about himself in Chapter 9?

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