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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Futures," how does David Applelow feel when he sits with the other people interviewing for the job?
(a) Like he is underdressed.
(b) Like he is overdressed.
(c) Like he is over qualified.
(d) Like he isn't as qualified.

2. In "The Suicide Room," what does Will do to empty the dorm building so he and his friends can visit the site of a suicide?
(a) He cuts off the electricity.
(b) He says there are free drinks in a different building.
(c) He calls a pretend emergency dorm meeting.
(d) He pulls a fire alarm.

3. Who does Casey say saw the boy crash his car in "The Suicide Room"?
(a) Her sister's boyfriend.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her high school boyfriend.

4. What makes David Applelow nervous about his job interview in "Futures"?
(a) He hasn't worked in a long time.
(b) He knows nothing about the job.
(c) He feels unqualified for the position.
(d) Talking to people makes him nervous.

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

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

7. During David Applelow's final interview with Ms. Samuel, what does he guess?
(a) The meaning of symbols.
(b) The meaning of patterns.
(c) The meaning of star movements.
(d) The meaning of colors.

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

9. In "The Suicide Room," what does Griffin blame his grandfather's death on?
(a) A house fire.
(b) A grease fire.
(c) A bonfire.
(d) A lighter exploding.

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

11. 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) Tripped and fell.
(d) Asked a question about death.

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

13. How does Roddy feel when he returns to work on Monday in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Confused.
(b) Worried.
(c) Angry.
(d) Happy.

14. At the beginning of "The Rest of It," what does Mike tell Roddy he once did on a boat?
(a) Jumped off.
(b) Hid a body.
(c) Ran drugs.
(d) Water Skied.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mike Donato do for a living in "The Rest of It"?

2. Why does Roddy feel awkward at the club in "The Rest of It"?

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

4. Why does Alyssa's reaction to the dorm of the girl who committed suicide upset Griffin in "The Suicide Room"?

5. Why is David disappointed after his final interview with Ms. Samuel?

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