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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does he say after Jimmy takes it?
(a) Prepare to be surprised.
(b) Prepare to be invited.
(c) Prepare to be amazed.
(d) Prepare to be enchanted.

2. What happens when Lorrie's water breaks?
(a) Jimmy is called to the phone.
(b) Jimmy talks to Konrad.
(c) Jimmy loses consciousness.
(d) Jimmy cries.

3. Where was stillborn Jimmy Tock buried?
(a) In a plot at Charlene's home.
(b) In a graveyard outside of town.
(c) In a plot behind the hospital.
(d) In the graveyard at Charlene's church.

4. After setting their home on fire, what conditions does Konrad promise to return under?
(a) When they find a new home.
(b) When they least expect it.
(c) When they have a son.
(d) When the moon is full.

5. How did Beezo intend to get Lorrie up the hill?
(a) Dragging her by her parka.
(b) In a sling made of seat belts.
(c) On a sled.
(d) Driving her back up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is solipsism?

2. What fear does Andy develop?

3. What does Lorrie warn against?

4. What degree has Punchinello earned from prison?

5. How old is Annie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Konrad want from Lorrie and why does he feel he is entitled to it?

2. What does Punchinello finally agree to do the surgery in return for?

3. What prompts Charlene to give one of the twins to Rudy and Madelaine in place of the child they had that was stillborn?

4. What birth defect does Jimmy inquire about that reduces Punchinello to tears and why does it?

5. What does Jimmy begin by explaining now?

6. How does Jimmy keep his children from coming down stairs?

7. What gives Jimmy's position away when he is waiting for the gunman to pass, and why is that fortuitous?

8. What three things does Punchinello want to get in return for any cooperation?

9. How are the Tock family prepared for the fifth terrible day?

10. What does Lorrie do that takes Beezo by surprise?

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