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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which year of high school is Chuck's son when the second section of Act III: Thanks, Chuck! begins?
(a) Junior.
(b) Senior.
(c) Freshman.
(d) Sophomore.

2. Craig found Mr. Harrigan's dead body in the summer of which year, the same year he first kissed a girl?
(a) 2005.
(b) 2009.
(c) 2012.
(d) 2002.

3. Marty thinks to himself that the photograph of Chuck used in the billboard features a man too what to be a retiring professional?
(a) Young.
(b) Sloppy.
(c) Sick.
(d) Old.

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

5. Where does Chuck put his briefcase when he decides to dance to the groove Jared is putting forth?
(a) On Jared's lap.
(b) In the air.
(c) Between his feet.
(d) On the stairs.

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

7. What item did Mr. Harrigan always include with each piece of correspondence he sent to Craig?
(a) A concert ticket.
(b) A poem.
(c) A piece of gum.
(d) A lottery ticket.

8. Janice is heading home while thinking about taking what action when she arrives?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Studying.

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

10. In which year was Craig born?
(a) 1996.
(b) 2001.
(c) 1988.
(d) 1991.

11. In which location did Mr. Harrigan first see and take notice of Craig?
(a) School.
(b) Church.
(c) The park.
(d) The library.

12. For what length of time has Jared been busking by the time he is inspired by "Mr. Businessman's" approach (125)?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 1 hour.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 3 minutes.

13. For what kind of company did Craig's dad work during his childhood?
(a) Heavy machinery.
(b) Tax preparation.
(c) Fish processing.
(d) Law firm.

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

15. In what color is the sentiment written that thanks Chuck on the billboard at the corner of Market and Main?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase do Janice, Jared, and Chuck repeat together at the end of Act II: Buskers in the story "The Life of Chuck"?

2. How old was Craig when he first began to work for Mr. Harrigan?

3. On how many occasions per year did Mr. Harrigan send Craig a piece of correspondence throughout their working relationship/friendship?

4. What is the name of the company that Mr. Harrigan once owned?

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

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