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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Griffin's story about dying different from his friends' in "The Suicide Room"?
(a) Griffin's story is fake.
(b) Griffin's story is true.
(c) Griffin cries when he tells it.
(d) Griffin doesn't cry when he tells it.

2. In "Futures," why is David Applelow unemployed?
(a) He isn't unemployed.
(b) His employer went out of business.
(c) He quit his job.
(d) He was fired.

3. What does Zach do after leaving the Greek restaurant in "Futures"?
(a) He apologizes to his family.
(b) He goes shopping.
(c) He moves away.
(d) He asks to stay with David for another night.

4. How long has Griffin been with Alyssa in "The Suicide Room"?
(a) Just a week.
(b) Several years.
(c) Over a year.
(d) Only a short time.

5. In "The Rest of It," what does Mike tell Roddy he saw on the rich woman's island?
(a) A massacre.
(b) A fire.
(c) A bomb.
(d) A police stake-out.

6. After leaving the final interview with Ms. Samuel, what does David Applelow discover about his apartment?
(a) That he lost his key.
(b) That it has been robbed.
(c) That Zach stole his money.
(d) That he is being evicted.

7. Who is Griffin with in the beginning of "The Suicide Room"?
(a) His girlfriend.
(b) His mother.
(c) He is alone.
(d) His roommate.

8. Who suggests that Mike should write a book about his life in "The Rest of It"?
(a) A university president.
(b) Roddy's ex-wife.
(c) Roddy.
(d) Mike comes up with idea himself.

9. What does David Applelow do when he doesn't hear back from Ms. Samuel after his first interview?
(a) He starts taking classes at his community college.
(b) He moves in with Marnie.
(c) He goes back to Ms. Samuel's office.
(d) He applies for jobs at restaurants.

10. Why does Casey run away from kissing Griffin in "The Suicide Room"?
(a) Because she wants to watch Will finish walking around the building.
(b) Because she doesn't like him any more.
(c) Because Alyssa catches them.
(d) Because she knows it is wrong.

11. How many moths is Manion reported to have eaten?
(a) 12.
(b) 13.
(c) 11.
(d) 10.

12. Why is Roddy excited to help Mike write a book about his life in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Roddy isn't excited to help Mike.
(b) Because it would make his ex-wife happy.
(c) Because he loves to write.
(d) Because he can make money off of it.

13. Why does David like waiting for his final interview with Ms. Samuel?
(a) Because the other people waiting seem intelligent.
(b) Because the room smells good.
(c) He doesn't like waiting for the final interview.
(d) Because he likes to see Ms. Samuel.

14. What happens after Will walks past Griffin at the end of "The Suicide Room"?
(a) He disappears.
(b) He falls to his death.
(c) He swings from the fire escape.
(d) He jumps inside the window.

15. Why does Roddy visit a club in "The Rest of It"?
(a) To play in a band.
(b) Because he drinks often.
(c) To avoid going home.
(d) Because his ex-wife was there.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zach describe his older brother in "Futures"?

2. Whose letters does Roddy read in "The Rest of It"?

3. How does David Appelow know Marnie Kastopolis?

4. Who does Casey say saw the boy crash his car in "The Suicide Room"?

5. In "The Suicide Room," how does Alyssa feel when she finally gets inside the dorm of the girl who committed suicide?

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