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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. What does Emmett call the dentist's dinner dance that Irene goes to?
(a) The Dental Derby.
(b) The Molar Ball.
(c) The Bicuspid Ball.
(d) The Wisdom Wind-up.

2. What does Sam think of the United States as she drives to Washington?
(a) That it is so peaceful and well-organized.
(b) That we shouldn't have been in the war at all.
(c) That it needs work.
(d) That the people are naive.

3. Since Dawn got pregnant, Sam has been feeling that if she doesn't watch her step, her life could be ruined by something stupid like what?
(a) Sniper fire.
(b) An elephant stampede.
(c) A snake in the grass.
(d) A Bouncing Betty.

4. From where does Sam impulsively buy smoked oysters, cocktail hot dogs, smoked octopus, and other gourmet treats?
(a) K Mart.
(b) Kroger's.
(c) Albertson's.
(d) Safeway.

5. Who had Emmett ridden with to Lexington?
(a) Jim.
(b) Pete.
(c) Anita.
(d) Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Dwayne's journal, dealing with the Vietcong is a lot like what?

2. What is Mawmaw's daughter's name?

3. After Caewood's Pond, Sam sat around all weekend staring at what?

4. While the transmission of the VW is being fixed, Sam goes where?

5. What does Sam think is a pleasant thing for a guy to have in his room?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is happening to Sam's perception as she spends time in Tom's apartment?

2. Why does Sam have trouble caring about her father?

3. How does Sam react as they are getting closer to the Vietnam Memorial?

4. How does Emmett end up at Irene's house in Lexington?

5. What does Irene ask Sam about the plot of the movie, "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"?

6. Why does Sam make her mother's bed up with two fitted bottom sheets?

7. How does Irene describe Bob?

8. According to Sam, what do girls, boys, women, and talk about and how are men different?

9. How does Lonnie feel about Sam's car and how does Sam respond to his feelings?

10. How does Sam feel about her current status as a runaway?

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