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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dennis think about when he is with his family after first encountering his first video arcade game?
(a) His upcoming basketball tryouts.
(b) How to get his father to buy him one of the games.
(c) His upcoming tennis tryouts.
(d) The game.

2. What does Dennis buy even though he is grieving?
(a) A game system.
(b) A train ticket to go to his college.
(c) A corsage for his prom date.
(d) Another dog.

3. What video game does the convenience store install?
(a) Galaga.
(b) Pac-Man.
(c) Super Mario Brothers.
(d) Centipede.

4. How often is Dennis supposed to call his ma?
(a) When he feels like it.
(b) Once a day.
(c) Every other week.
(d) Once a week.

5. Where is another place Dennis leaves messages?
(a) On family photos hanging on the wall.
(b) Under his dad's pillow.
(c) On the front door clip.
(d) Hidden in the cookie jar.

6. What does Dennis' mother say about her husband's working?
(a) He works hard.
(b) He only has a part-time job.
(c) He does not have a job at this time.
(d) He only is able to find work intermittently.

7. What does Dennis say he is just about to do concerning his academics?
(a) Change his major.
(b) Sign up for less classes.
(c) Round a corner.
(d) Get some tutoring.

8. What is Dennis' response to his first video game encounter?
(a) Thought it was childish.
(b) Enchanted.
(c) Disinterest.
(d) Thought it'd be too difficult to play.

9. What does Dr. Rodriguez say is not a good fit for Dennis?
(a) The university where Dennis is currently attending.
(b) A major in Accounting.
(c) A major in Biology.
(d) A major in Engineering.

10. Where is one place Dennis' father leaves notes?
(a) On the TV.
(b) On Dennis' tennis racket.
(c) On Dennis' school books.
(d) On the windshield of the car.

11. What does Dennis say to his ma about his studies after he talks to Dr. Rodriguez?
(a) He has all "D's".
(b) They are going well.
(c) They are terrible.
(d) He made the Dean's list.

12. How does Dennis think he could play video games as much as he wants?
(a) By pilfering quarters from his mother's purse.
(b) By getting a Nintendo Entertainment System.
(c) By working for his father every afternoon to earn money.
(d) By convincing some of the boys with money that he could teach them how to play better.

13. What does Dennis tell Dr. Rodriguez Dennis needs to improve his academics?
(a) A better living situation.
(b) More time to adjust.
(c) Easier classes.
(d) Less of an academic load

14. What is the result of Dennis' poor performance at college?
(a) He's been placed on academic probation.
(b) He's been taking several tongue lashings from his mother.
(c) He's dropped out of college.
(d) He's become very depressed.

15. Why does Dennis not get an allowance?
(a) He does get an allowance.
(b) He does, but it is suspended for a year because of his grades.
(c) His family is very poor.
(d) His family does not believe in them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens two weeks after Dennis graduates high school?

2. How much is Dennis' yearly tuition?

3. What does Dennis' friend call Dennis?

4. What does the statue say when Dennis asks it for help?

5. What is the first arcade game Dennis Ouyang ever saw?

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