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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. Don would have feelings for Joelle, but for what roadblock?
(a) He does not think she is attractive.
(b) She is addicted to drugs.
(c) He cannot see her face.
(d) She does not have a good personality.

2. In Chapter 65, how long has it been since Kate slept?
(a) 4 nights.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 1 night.
(d) 12 nights.

3. Who is interested in Joelle in Boston?
(a) Don.
(b) Mario.
(c) Tony.
(d) Hal.

4. In Chapter 50, why has Hal been called into the office?
(a) To be commended.
(b) To be scolded.
(c) To complete a drug test.
(d) To be expelled.

5. Which character describes a dark shape that has enveloped him twice?
(a) Kate.
(b) Bruce.
(c) Hal.
(d) Geoffrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Matty Pemulis' occupation in Cambridge?

2. What is the name of the man the Wheelchair Assassins killed?

3. What show does Hugh say his father was obsessed with?

4. There is a chance that which character is Charles Tavis' half-sibling?

5. Who or what does Don have trouble truly understanding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Joelle like to clean?

2. What does Hal think of Avril and Charles possibly being related?

3. What role does the theme of suicide play in the novel?

4. Describe the memories James had about his father.

5. Why did Avril have an affair during her marriage to James?

6. Why does Mario ask Avril how to tell if somebody is sad?

7. What are the contents of the Entertainment?

8. In what way has Hal lost Mario?

9. What parallels does Wallace draw between the Entertainment and drugs?

10. What is Remy's view of American culture?

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