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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. What do Jen and Randy put up with from Ben as they realize that he is nervous about seeing his father in the hospital?
(a) The big brother lecturing.
(b) His sour mood.
(c) Teasing.
(d) His drunkenness.

2. What does Wallace ask for when he wakes up, though Randy spills it as he is giving it to him?
(a) Water.
(b) Milk.
(c) Juice.
(d) Booze.

3. What did Kathleen's ex-husband encourage her to do in order to prevent herself from gaining weight?
(a) Become anorexic.
(b) Become bulimic.
(c) Run more.
(d) Stop eating.

4. The nurse tells the children that Wallace isn't allowed to have so many _________ in his room.
(a) Visitors.
(b) Loud noises.
(c) Balloons.
(d) Cards.

5. What is the name of Wallace's girlfriend who is living with him and with one of his children?
(a) Julie.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the brothers not do with their father as they seem to think this is unmanly, even in the circumstances?

2. While everyone loves this person, this person still drives everyone crazy with his/her silly and boundless energy. Who is it?

3. What does Sarah say should go away in about a week, which will allow Wallace to look a little more normal?

4. Who is the person that stands outside and smokes before going in to see Wallace after the surgery?

5. Who calls Jen to let her know that everything in the surgery went well and that Wallace was resting comfortably?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jen know will happen every time she schedules a meeting with Kathleen?

2. How did Eric and Jen meet, according to the story that Jen tells in the book?

3. What does the family do in the days leading up to Wallace's surgery, trying to forget about what's to happen?

4. What happens between the children before they decide to go into the hospital after the surgery?

5. What is the finding of the doctor when Wallace goes in to find out more about the difficulties he's having?

6. Why was the ancient castle built in San Francisco, according to the story's details?

7. What does Megan wish that Jen would do in relation to Jen's boyfriend, Eric?

8. What happens in order to wake Wallace up and to get him talking to his children in the room?

9. What does Jen do when the phone finally rings after Kathleen finally calls Jen back after her many calls?

10. What happens every Tuesday night in Jen's life, according to the story?

(see the answer keys)

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