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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. Which of Rob's friends meets him at the pub on his birthday?
(a) Steve.
(b) John.
(c) Bob.
(d) Jay.

2. What does the narrator feel embarrassed by at the movies with his ex-girlfriend?
(a) Her scream.
(b) Her pen.
(c) Her laugh.
(d) Her chattering.

3. Where does the narrator go to eat on his date with Penny?
(a) A Curry shop.
(b) An Italian place.
(c) A Sushi place.
(d) A Chinese place.

4. Who does Rob have an argument with which causes him to storm out after the funeral?
(a) Barry.
(b) Laura.
(c) Liz.
(d) Janet.

5. On what day is the funeral for Laura's father?
(a) Friday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Saturday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the influences for Barry's band, according to him?

2. What is Laura's last name?

3. What does the narrator realize he's been afraid of in his relationships while at the funeral?

4. Where is Liz about to fly for work in Chapter 20?

5. What does the narrator say he doesn't like to the crowd of friends at Charlie's party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who stops outside the shop to look at a flier? Why does he speak to Barry?

2. Why does Ian phone Rob? What is their conversation? How is Rob once it ends?

3. Who does Charlie want Rob to meet? Why? How does he feel about it?

4. What happens when Laura comes to move her things out? How long does this take?

5. What is Rob's experience at Charlie's house?

6. What do the guys talk about at work regarding funeral music?

7. Who are Paul and Miranda? What happens when Rob meets them?

8. What is Rob's interaction with Alison Ashworth's parents?

9. What happens on Rob's birthday? Who calls?

10. What does the protagonist ask about while out with his second girlfriend? How does she react?

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