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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Back to Work and Monday.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Megan believes that it's __________ that Wallace should have ever had a brain tumor to begin with, in her opinion.
(a) Not shocking.
(b) Worrisome.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Pointless.

2. Who does Jen imagine is surrounding her when she is in her drugged and drunk state after leaving her meeting?
(a) Doctors.
(b) Fish.
(c) Herons.
(d) Her brothers.

3. What does Jen do when she needs to scream in order to deal with the idea of Wallace's brain tumor?
(a) Breaks things.
(b) Turns on the radio.
(c) Runs to the cliff.
(d) Swims.

4. What does Sarah say should go away in about a week, which will allow Wallace to look a little more normal?
(a) The scars.
(b) A green patch.
(c) Bruises.
(d) The stitches.

5. What do the kids make in order to cover up their nervousness when they finally take Wallace to this hospital?
(a) Large joints.
(b) Jokes.
(c) Excuses not to come to the hospital.
(d) Bad drinks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because Ben used to ___________, he doesn't want people to think that he's thrown his life away by becoming an emotional mess now.

2. What does Wallace ask for when he wakes up, though Randy spills it as he is giving it to him?

3. The selfish ___________ of the 1980s causes many of the peace lovers to take their own lives since they see no other way out.

4. What is the name that Randy gives to the dead animal he brings back home with him during the story?

5. What is the occupation of Jen when the story first begins for the reader, though it is said she is bad at this on her own?

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