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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. ___________ is the one who is clearly in command of the history of Thomas' treatment, according to the story.
(a) Dominick.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Ray.
(d) Patel.

2. Who has Dominick raped which makes him feel guilty the following day, as evidenced at the start of this section?
(a) Joy.
(b) Marie.
(c) Patel.
(d) Dessa.

3. Clarabel was a __________ on the Howdy Doody Show, as referenced in the section describing the time when the boys grew up.
(a) Woman.
(b) Mouse.
(c) Clown.
(d) Cow.

4. What is the terminal disease that Thomas and Dominick's mother eventually dies from?
(a) Heart disease.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Lupus.

5. What religion does Ray convert to in order to seemingly try to get into heaven even while he abuses his stepsons?
(a) Protestantism.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Episcopalian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the profession of Ralph Drinkwater at the Hatch Center, according to descriptions in the story?

2. What does Dessa declare is a symptom of Dominick's toxic anger and then decides to leave him?

3. Who goes to church when he/she is young, even though it seems to be opposite his/her personality and beliefs?

4. Who is the person that asks to be on Thomas' visitors list, which makes Dominick happy?

5. Billy Covington is the man who dies in Vietnam, a man who idolized _____________, though the reader doesn't learn much more.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Dominick torn between when he is in Ma and Ray's room, with a mind that is being sparked by memories?

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

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

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 does Dominick recall lying about in third grade which he now feels guilty about doing?

7. What does Patel think Dominick needs to do in order to relieve his anger and feel better?

8. What are the therapy techniques which Dominick objects to, as they are causing one person in his life to be at blame?

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

10. What is the profession that Leo has when Dominick goes to visit with him during this part of the story?

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