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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What singer does Vern see in the restaurant?
(a) Tina Turner.
(b) Joan Jett.
(c) Carole King.
(d) Maria Callas.

2. Why is Ben's father disappointed after their outing together in Part I?
(a) Ben got sick there.
(b) He thought Ben would enjoy it more.
(c) He spent too much money there.
(d) His team lost.

3. Who borrows a cigarette from Ben in Part II?
(a) Sid.
(b) Henry.
(c) James.
(d) Travers.

4. What kind of work does Alec do when he becomes an adult in Part I?
(a) Architecture.
(b) Typesetting.
(c) Engineering.
(d) Financial planning.

5. How does Ben think his "bad times" usually come on?
(a) He never has bad times any longer.
(b) Suddenly.
(c) Gradually.
(d) With a clear cause.

6. Where is Alec's new job in Part I?
(a) At the Gazette.
(b) At the Herald.
(c) At the Republican.
(d) At the Cotswolds.

7. Who does Alec appeal to for a new job in Part I?
(a) Mr. Burnham.
(b) Mr. Enders.
(c) Mr. Smythe.
(d) Mr. Richardson.

8. Who is Alec's wife?
(a) Sandra.
(b) Jo.
(c) Janet.
(d) Val.

9. What event does Ben's father take him to in Part I?
(a) A dog race.
(b) A sporting event.
(c) A choir performance.
(d) A sailing race.

10. What does Alec tell the writer at the end of Part II will probably not even happen that night?
(a) The balckouts.
(b) The German print run.
(c) The rally with the Neo-Nazis.
(d) Dinner delivery.

11. What does Ben usually do most nights to help calm himself?
(a) Smoke marijuana.
(b) Drink a lot of alcohol.
(c) Use cocaine.
(d) Drink hot cocoa.

12. Why does the person Alec is asking for a job tell him he has hesitations for hiring him?
(a) Alec seems like a hothead.
(b) Alec seems not to have a good grasp of grammar.
(c) Alec wears glasses and glasses are not allowed in the job.
(d) He knew Alec's father and never liked him.

13. What phrase keeps repeating in Ben's head to his distress in Part II?
(a) Danger on the Ice.
(b) Fabric burns.
(c) Charred ribs.
(d) Hell on earth.

14. What song do the children sing in their class together in Part I?
(a) Fabrington.
(b) Cotswolds.
(c) The Black and Tans.
(d) The Queen's Coronation.

15. What do Vern and McLeish order for lunch?
(a) Steak.
(b) Pate.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Lobster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vern ask of McLeish in Part I?

2. What catches Val's eye about Mike at first?

3. What poster does Ben think initially starts his mental obsession with cannibalism?

4. What does Ben's favorite nurse give out to the patients?

5. What is Ben's build like?

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