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

2. Who is Jackie's husband?
(a) John.
(b) Phil.
(c) Jack.
(d) Paul.

3. In what kind of films does Liz say she's seen men like Rob?
(a) Film noir.
(b) Doris Day films.
(c) Richard Pryor films.
(d) Bad comedies.

4. What does Barry want to put up in the shop, which Rob refuses?
(a) A banner for Marie.
(b) A poster of ACDC.
(c) A poster for his record.
(d) A poster for his band.

5. In what field is Charlie's occupation?
(a) Painting.
(b) Music.
(c) Advertising.
(d) Architecture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rob call at the beginning of Chapter 16?

2. Where has Charlie been away on business when she returns Rob's call?

3. What does Charlie say that Marco seemed more of, compared with Rob?

4. Who does Rob blame for his having dropped out of college?

5. Who does Laura suggest will give Rob a lift to the funeral?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Where does Rob go to hide from Laura after the funeral? What does she say to him?

6. What does Liz tell Rob when she asks him out for a drink in Chapter 15?

7. How does the narrator feel seeing Laura after the funeral?

8. Who comes into the shop unannounced in Chapter 22? Why?

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

10. How is it for the protagonist to meet his second girlfriend? Where do they meet?

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