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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. Sheffer tells Dominick that the State Department is looking at his brother's case and trying to play _______________.
(a) With the President for a decision.
(b) Ball.
(c) The field.
(d) Damage control.

2. Who flirts with Thomas when Dessa visits with the Birdseys during a time when Thomas is acting normally?
(a) Angie.
(b) Joy.
(c) Leo.
(d) Dessa.

3. What does Dominick say that he doesn't want to be when Patel suggests that they run some tests on the twins' brains?
(a) A patient.
(b) Lab rat.
(c) Research excuse.
(d) Helpful.

4. Dominick wishes his father was television's _______________ and daydreams about other fathers who treat their sons well.
(a) Sky King.
(b) Howdy Doody.
(c) Lone Ranger.
(d) Blue Man.

5. Who has moved up the evaluation of Thomas, which is why Dominick and Patel have to meet?
(a) Probate judge.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Dominick.
(d) Ray.

Short Answer Questions

1. Thomas has episodes of ________________ in which he obsesses about something and is unable to let it go.

2. Who does Dominick find out wants to talk to him, per a message left by his girlfriend, Joy?

3. What is the terminal disease that Thomas and Dominick's mother eventually dies from?

4. Dominick talks about how rude he was to his mother when he was being fitted for ____________.

5. Who decides to sit with Thomas after his scary incident, even though it means this other person can't do anything?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dell decide to lower the price of the used car that he is trying to sell to Leo, in this story?

2. Who tries to assure Dominick that Thomas is fine at the place where he is recovering?

3. What is the long range goal of Patel when she is working with Thomas, a goal she tells Dominick about?

4. What is the news about the case that Dominick learns when he is talking with Patel and listening to Thomas' tapes?

5. Why is it hard for Dominick to not take care of his brother and watch out for him in this everyday life?

6. What is the terrible situation which happens on the field trip the twins take in 1962 to the Statue of Liberty?

7. What happens which makes Dominick feel moved during his conversation and his visit with Leo?

8. When does Dominick next see Penny's twin brother after Penny's death, in this story?

9. What does Dominick grow impatient with when he is talking with his brother a day before the amputation?

10. What is Thomas wondering when he is being transported to Three Rivers for observation in this story?

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