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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Roddy know about Mike's cousin before Mike tells him in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Because of something he read in the paper.
(b) Because he overheard Mike on the phone.
(c) Because he met with the cousin.
(d) He doesn't know about the cousin.

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

3. When David Applelow goes to his final interview with Ms. Samuel, how many other people are also waiting to be interviewed?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. 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 into a gas pump.
(d) He drove his car off a cliff.

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

6. Where are Will's friends while he walks around the dorm on a ledge in "The Suicide Room"?
(a) Watching from the room.
(b) Standing on the ground below.
(c) Inside the building.
(d) On the fire escape.

7. When the narrator of "The Suicide Room" looks to the future, what reason is given for Casey's downfall?
(a) She quits her job to have children.
(b) She never marries.
(c) She has an affair after marriage.
(d) She drops out of school.

8. How wide is the ledge Will walks on in "The Suicide Room"?
(a) Six inches.
(b) Two inches.
(c) Three inches.
(d) One inch.

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

10. How old is David Applelow in "Futures"?
(a) Early 50s.
(b) Late 50s.
(c) Early 40s.
(d) Late 40s.

11. 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 changed the book.
(d) Because he is feeling sick.

12. 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 needs to hide from Will.
(d) That he could pull him in or push him down.

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

14. In "The Suicide Room," what floor do Griffin and his friends visit to see the site of a suicide?
(a) The first floor.
(b) The eleventh floor.
(c) The ninth floor.
(d) The sixth floor.

15. Why does Will become angry with Casey in "The Suicide Room"?
(a) Because she is slow to escape from the dorm.
(b) Because she is cheating on him.
(c) Because she doesn't stand up to Manion.
(d) Because she doesn't tell him to not commit suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is David Applelow irritated when he goes to the Greek restaurant with Zach?

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

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

4. Why does David Applelow want to impress Ms. Samuel when he first meets her?

5. How does David Applelow react when he first sees Zach fighting with Marnie in the hallway?

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