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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Roddy smoke a cigarette at the club in "The Rest of It"?
(a) No one.
(b) His boss.
(c) An older woman.
(d) A student.

2. In "The Rest of It," who does Mike say his cousin is?
(a) A hit man.
(b) A president.
(c) A con artist.
(d) A police officer.

3. How does Zach describe his older brother in "Futures"?
(a) Worried.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Troubled.
(d) Genius.

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

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

6. What does Mike claimed happened to all the animals on the rich woman's island in "The Rest of It"?
(a) They died of starvation.
(b) They were eaten by the rich woman's dog.
(c) They were hunted.
(d) They were eaten by the rich woman.

7. Why does Roddy call his ex-wife after learning about Mike's cousin in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Because she always helps him.
(b) Because she is a lawyer.
(c) Because she is a detective.
(d) Because she works for human services.

8. In "The Suicide Room," why is Manion competing with Will?
(a) To see who can get the best grades.
(b) To see who can do the craziest stunt.
(c) To see who can get kicked out first.
(d) To see who can date the most girls.

9. In "The Suicide Room," how did the boy die in Casey's story?
(a) He drove his car into a tree.
(b) He drove his car into a lake.
(c) He drove his car off a cliff.
(d) He drove his car into a gas pump.

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

11. What does Griffin think when he sees Will walk past the window at the end of "The Suicide Room"?
(a) That he was caught cheating.
(b) That he could walk the ledge too.
(c) That he could pull him in or push him down.
(d) That he needs to hide from Will.

12. What does David Applelow do with the little money he has left during his unemployment?
(a) He hides his money in a book.
(b) He puts a lock on his savings account.
(c) He carries it all in his wallet.
(d) He counts it daily.

13. Why does Griffin consider breaking up with Alyssa in "The Suicide Room"?
(a) Because he is bored.
(b) Because he has been seeing another girl.
(c) Because he thinks Alyssa is annoying.
(d) She says she wants to break up with him.

14. At the end of "The Rest of It," why does Roddy want to avoid Mike?
(a) Because he didn't work on the book.
(b) Because he changed the book.
(c) Because he has lost interest in the book.
(d) Because he is feeling sick.

15. Why does David Applelow want to impress Ms. Samuel when he first meets her?
(a) Because he really wants the job.
(b) He doesn't want to impress her.
(c) Because he finds her attractive.
(d) Because he needs a good recommendation.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the beginning of "The Rest of It," what does Mike tell Roddy he once did on a boat?

3. What makes David Applelow nervous about his job interview in "Futures"?

4. Who suggests that Mike should write a book about his life in "The Rest of It"?

5. In "The Rest of It," what does Roddy do instead of visiting the lit star?

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