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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who narrates the story entitled "Mr. Harrigan's Phone"?
(a) Craig's dad.
(b) An omniscient narrator.
(c) Craig.
(d) Mr. Harrigan.

2. In addition to his job, what activity did Chuck love to do, according to his son in the second section of Act III: Thanks, Chuck!?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Playing the piano.
(c) Reading.
(d) Writing poetry.

3. In which month of each year does Craig's birthday occur?
(a) December.
(b) August.
(c) June.
(d) September.

4. What item first came to Craig's mind when he thought about the money he would make by working for Mr. Harrigan?
(a) A go-kart.
(b) A motorscooter.
(c) A bicycle.
(d) A car.

5. For what length of time is Marty stopped at a red light at the corner of Market and Main in the first section of Act III: Thanks, Chuck!?
(a) 5 minutes.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

6. Craig states early in the story that which song "still gives [him] the chills" (5)?
(a) Que Sera Sera.
(b) Wind Beneath My Wings.
(c) Georgia on My Mind.
(d) Stand By Your Man.

7. The first sentence of "The Life of Chuck" asserts that Marty sees the billboard featuring Chuck "just before" (90) what event occurs?
(a) The food stamp program comes to an end.
(b) The running water stops for good.
(c) The electricity goes out for good.
(d) The internet goes down for good.

8. How old was Craig when Mr. Harrigan first moved to town?
(a) 11.
(b) 3.
(c) 8.
(d) 16.

9. In which town does the majority of the story "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" take place?
(a) Lansing.
(b) Vallejo.
(c) Harlow.
(d) Atlanta.

10. The third section of Act III: Thanks, Chuck! features Marty and which other character?
(a) Felicia.
(b) Chuck.
(c) Brian.
(d) Janice.

11. In which state does the story "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" take place?
(a) Michigan.
(b) California.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Maine.

12. Mr. Harrigan invested most of Craig's lottery ticket winnings in what type of stock?
(a) Apple.
(b) Amazon.
(c) Blackberry.
(d) Facebook.

13. In which year did Craig begin to work for Mr. Harrigan?
(a) 2001.
(b) 2006.
(c) 2004.
(d) 2011.

14. The story entitled "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" is told from the vantage point of which year?
(a) 2009.
(b) 2016.
(c) 2020.
(d) 2012.

15. What action is Chuck taking throughout the second section of Act III: Thanks, Chuck!?
(a) Singing.
(b) Balancing his checkbook.
(c) Playing guitar.
(d) Dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. The billboard featuring Chuck thanks the mysterious Chuck for how many "great years" (91)?

2. After Craig buys an iPhone for Mr. Harrigan, which of its offerings does he demonstrate that wows Mr. Harrigan?

3. What is the name of the court on which Marty and his family live?

4. Who was the first person to die as a result of Craig's communication with the late Mr. Harrigan?

5. In what position did Chuck last work for Midwest Trust, as revealed in the second section of Act III: Thanks, Chuck!?

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