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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ray refers to his father as a "part-time ________________."
(a) Child murderer.
(b) Golf commentator.
(c) Writer.
(d) Detective.

2. What was the reason for the incident Ray mentions between his father and mother?
(a) She failed to have two cold beers ready for dinner.
(b) Ray brought home poor grades.
(c) He had a bad day at work.
(d) She wanted to leave him.

3. After Ray's first attempt fails, what job does Ray apply for in an attempt to win?
(a) Caddy.
(b) Chef.
(c) Security guard.
(d) Professional golfer.

4. Which person is integral to Dannie's first plan to win The Bet?
(a) Captain Roberts.
(b) Fletcher.
(c) Dr. Dingsby.
(d) Blue Chao.

5. What is Ray's third attempt to win The Bet?
(a) Ray uses Madeline to get a match time.
(b) Ray asks his father for an invitation to play.
(c) Ray bribes an employee at The Mayflower Club.
(d) Ray poses as a journalist writing about The Mayflower Club.

6. Whom does Ray enlist to help him with his plan to win The Bet?
(a) Captain Roberts and Hoover.
(b) Hoover and Crowbar.
(c) Froghair and Ray's father.
(d) Dannie and Thud.

7. Ultimately, when is Two Down able to schedule a match?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Friday.

8. What is Dannie's background?
(a) Rich, Italian.
(b) Child of traveling missionaries.
(c) Rich, Boston suburb.
(d) Poor, Southern.

9. What is the amount wagered for The Bet?
(a) $1,000.
(b) $5,000.
(c) $200.
(d) $100.

10. What is the reaction when Dannie's plan fails?
(a) The man with her calls the police.
(b) The man with her kicks her out.
(c) The man with her takes pity on her and invites her to play with him.
(d) The man with her falls in love with her.

11. How much is the membership fee at The Mayflower Club?
(a) $100.
(b) $35,000.
(c) $10,000.
(d) Free.

12. What does Two Down decide to do in order to secure a match at The Mayflower Club?
(a) Sneak in at night.
(b) Impersonate a member.
(c) Bribe an employee.
(d) Enter the employee-only tournament.

13. How did Uncle Joe die?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Murder.
(c) Car accident.
(d) Heart attack.

14. What is the security guard doing while Ray and Hoover play a match?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) There is no security guard.
(c) Playing chess.
(d) Playing golf.

15. What does Ray say his father believed was necessary for success?
(a) Family support.
(b) Education.
(c) "Want to."
(d) Experience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ray remember about his father?

2. What do Ray and Madeline notice they have in common?

3. Which friendship/relationship goes bad first because of The Bet?

4. To whom is Ray assigned at The Mayflower Club that he manages to escape working for?

5. What does Ray have to do to come up with the money to buy into The Bet?

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