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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Mike surprise Roddy with a visit to his office in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Before Roddy's final lecture.
(b) Before Roddy's first lecture.
(c) After Roddy's final lecture.
(d) After Roddy's first lecture.

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

3. How old is Marnie Kastopolis' son, Zach?
(a) Middle school aged.
(b) High school aged.
(c) College aged.
(d) Late 20s.

4. What does David Applelow realize about himself while dining at the Greek restaurant with Zach?
(a) That he isn't getting any younger.
(b) That he worries too much.
(c) That he is a lot like Zach.
(d) That he is obsessed with youth.

5. Where is Roddy in the beginning of "The Rest of It"?
(a) In his office.
(b) In a news room.
(c) In his car.
(d) In a classroom.

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

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

8. How does David Appelow know Marnie Kastopolis?
(a) They are neighbors.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They are step-brother and sister
(d) They went to school together.

9. In "The Rest of It," what does Roddy's ex-wife advise Roddy to do?
(a) Leave her alone.
(b) Record his conversation with Mike.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Call the police.

10. In "The Rest of It," who does Mike tell Roddy lived on the island with the rich woman?
(a) He wasn't sure.
(b) Servants and her dogs.
(c) About fifty people.
(d) No one.

11. What does Will say he did right before his aunt died in "The Suicide Room"?
(a) Unplugged his uncle's heart monitor.
(b) Asked a question about death.
(c) Tripped and fell.
(d) Dropped pills into her food.

12. Why does David Applelow let Zach spend the night in his apartment?
(a) To avoid a fight.
(b) To help Marnie.
(c) To have company.
(d) To make money.

13. In "The Suicide Room," how does Alyssa feel when she finally gets inside the dorm of the girl who committed suicide?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Impressed.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Sad.

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

15. Why does Roddy stay late at work in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Because he has too much work.
(b) To avoid going home.
(c) Because he wants overtime pay.
(d) To clean up his office.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Roddy call his ex-wife after learning about Mike's cousin in "The Rest of It"?

2. What does Roddy ask for at the end of "The Rest of It"?

3. Why do Will's friends feel confident that he can walk around the dorm on a narrow ledge in "The Suicide Room"?

4. Why does Roddy go to another professor's house in "The Rest of It"?

5. Why does Griffin consider breaking up with Alyssa in "The Suicide Room"?

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