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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the plan in Chapter 18 that someone comes up with to get Two Down out of his predicament?
(a) Kidnapping.
(b) Blackmail.
(c) Murder.
(d) Theft.

2. What does Two Down confess to Ray one time during a match?
(a) He is getting a divorce.
(b) He is deep in debt to Concorde.
(c) He is in love with Dannie.
(d) He cheated on his taxes.

3. What is the atmosphere at Ponky's in the Epilogue?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Hopeless.
(c) Solemn.
(d) Festive and friendly.

4. What does Ray learn about Madeline from her note?
(a) She's pregnant.
(b) She never loved him.
(c) She is going to start playing professional golf.
(d) Chunkin' Charlie was her father.

5. Ray learns that _________________ was in Dannie's locket.
(a) A picture of her mother.
(b) A picture of Chunkin' Charlie.
(c) A blade of grass from Ponky.
(d) A picture of himself.

6. What does Thud bring back for Two Down after hiding from Concorde?
(a) A signed statement from Concorde absolving Two Down's debt.
(b) Pictures of the affair.
(c) Pictures of Concorde's dead body.
(d) Concorde's wallet.

7. Why do other Chops stop going to Ponky much?
(a) They are upset about the outcome of The Bet.
(b) They miss Two Down's entertainment.
(c) They only want to play at The Mayflower Club.
(d) The owner threatened them.

8. What mood is Crowbar in when he approaches Two Down in Chapter 21?
(a) Furious.
(b) Supportive.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Excited.

9. Where does Thud hide in order to execute the plan in Chapter 18?
(a) Concorde's living room.
(b) The clubhouse at The Mayflower Club.
(c) The closet of a hotel room.
(d) The back seat of Concorde's car.

10. Two Down was threatened with getting fired, a recall on his home loan, and ________________.
(a) A forgery conviction.
(b) Losing his club membership.
(c) Death.
(d) Losing his marriage.

11. In Chapter 17, where does Ray take Two Down to convince him?
(a) Ponky to meet the others.
(b) Home.
(c) A bar to meet the others.
(d) Concorde's house.

12. Who wins The Bet?
(a) Hoover.
(b) Dannie.
(c) Ray.
(d) Two Down.

13. What does Madeline do with Ray's gift?
(a) Throws it at him.
(b) Burns it.
(c) Throws it in the lake.
(d) Gives it to another employee.

14. What is Ray's response to his father's offer in Chapter 24?
(a) He negotiates different terms.
(b) He refuses.
(c) He laughs so hard the match gets delayed.
(d) He hits his father.

15. How does Ray feel when his father invites him to play again?
(a) Angry.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Satisfied.
(d) Disappointed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Madeline react when she finds out about Ray's plan?

2. What do the Numerals and the Chops do once they are all together?

3. Why do Concorde and Ray's father lose the first round?

4. What activity is Concorde involved in that will make the plan in Chapter 18 work?

5. What club rule is enforced strictly for the second half, even though so many others are ignored?

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