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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. Why does the Agent assure Lorrie it isn't possible that Beezo will still show up at their home?
(a) Because he is in a coma.
(b) Because he is already there.
(c) Because he is in jail.
(d) Because he is dead.

2. When Lorrie reminds Punch that he is Annie's uncle, how does he respond?
(a) Reminds Jimmy that as he will never see freedom again, why should he care.
(b) Reminded Jimmy that he didn't know they were related and has no reason to care now.
(c) Remarks that Jimmy hadn't thought to bring his children to meet their uncle.
(d) By reminding Jimmy that he is his brother, and yet didn't care while he rotted in prison.

3. When the doorbell rings on the fifth terrible day, who is standing there?
(a) Virgilio Vivacement.
(b) A ten year old Elvis impersonator.
(c) Rudy Tock.
(d) Punchinello Beezo.

4. What degree has Punchinello earned from prison?
(a) Correspondence degree in science.
(b) Correspondence degree in law.
(c) Correspondence degree in politics.
(d) Correspondence degree in medicine.

5. Where is Jimmy hit?
(a) In the foot.
(b) In the ear.
(c) In the leg.
(d) In the arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Punch's three demands?

2. Who does Jimmy bring to support his statements?

3. What does Lorrie warn against?

4. Where does Jimmy run?

5. What is inside the box?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What precautions does Jimmy take when they leave the hospital with their new daughter, Annie?

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

4. How do they react when Andy is born, considering the threat Beezo made when he burned down their home?

5. What is so significant about the gunman's identity?

6. How does Punchinello first respond to the request for a kidney for Annie?

7. What happens that helps Jimmy and Lorrie to move on with their lives?

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

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

10. How is Jimmy able to overcome his fear and propel himself into action?

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