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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul say about Rick's journal when he sees it?
(a) Paul does not say anything about Rick's journal when he sees it.
(b) The math is not really correct.
(c) It is very basic.
(d) It contains a lot of interesting drawings and ideas.

2. How does Paul tell Klara they can destroy the Cootings Machine?
(a) By ramming it with the car.
(b) By using some fluid from Klara herself.
(c) By putting it in a blender.
(d) By hammering it.

3. Why does Helen tell Klara it is important for her to be by Rick's side when he meets Vance?
(a) Rick needs her for moral support for this important meeting.
(b) Rick needs Klara to step in if things go wrong.
(c) Rick needs Klara to explain his relationship with Josie to Vance.
(d) Rick likes Klara better than he likes Helen herself.

4. Who does Josie leave Mr. Capaldi's with?
(a) Helen.
(b) Chrissie.
(c) Paul.
(d) Rick.

5. Where does Mr. Capaldi keep Josie's portrait in progress?
(a) Out in the open, right when people walk into his office.
(b) Behind a purple door.
(c) In the attic.
(d) In the basement.

6. What does Josie tell Klara about leaving her and Rick alone in Josie's room?
(a) It is OK because Josie is gay.
(b) It is OK because Chrissie already has a video camera in Josie's room.
(c) It is OK, because Josie and Rick are not going to have sex.
(d) It is OK because Rick is gay.

7. What does Josie worry Klara thinks about living with Josie?
(a) That she likes Rosa better than Josie.
(b) That she is angry with Chrissie.
(c) That she is bored because Josie is sick so often.
(d) That she likes Rick better than Josie.

8. Why does Paul tell Klara he hates Mr. Capaldi?
(a) He fears Mr. Capaldi may be right, and that there is nothing intrinsic in humans that machines can not convincingly imitate.
(b) Mr. Capaldi makes more money than he does.
(c) Mr. Capaldi stole some of Paul's own ideas for machines.
(d) Mr. Capaldi is having an affair with his ex-wife.

9. What happens to Klara after she destroys the Cootings Machine?
(a) Her arm falls off.
(b) She faints.
(c) She can no longer speak.
(d) Her functions start to suffer.

10. What does Klara do without asking at Mr. Capaldi's office?
(a) Take a nap.
(b) Look at Josie's portrait in progress.
(c) Work on a painting.
(d) Answer the phone.

11. What is the second request Rick's mother makes of Klara on Rick's behalf, unbeknownst to Rick?
(a) To try to persuade Josie to influence Rick to attend Atlas Brookings.
(b) To steal money from Josie's family to give to Rick.
(c) To persuade Rick to cheat on his school entrance exams.
(d) To send an email to Manager at the store to get Rick a job.

12. What does Josie make for Rick after Rick gets angry at her in Part III?
(a) A special dance.
(b) A song.
(c) A drawing.
(d) A cake.

13. What does Melania ask Klara to do in the city when she visits there with Josie?
(a) Keep a close eye on Chrissie, because Chrissie has been acting strangely.
(b) Buy Melania something special.
(c) Buy Josie a piece of jewelry.
(d) Keep a close eye on the artist doing Josie's portrait, because Melania thinks he is creepy.

14. What does Rick's mother tell Klara she used to do?
(a) Act.
(b) Build houses.
(c) Work as an accountant.
(d) Build robots.

15. What is one thing Josie says regarding Rick's family that makes him very angry?
(a) She tells him his brother is not smart.
(b) She criticizes his mother.
(c) She tells him he is much smarter than his family members.
(d) She makes fun of him for not having a father in the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Klara think the sun disklikes the most?

2. Who does Paul ignore at first when he comes to the friend's house to meet Josie?

3. In Part III, who helps Josie get to Mr. McBain's barn?

4. What request does Klara make of the sun in the barn?

5. Why is Paul worried about Josie while they are all sitting at dinner?

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