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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. Which of the following is Elsie wearing when she first meets Thomas?
(a) A gym shirt.
(b) A work shirt.
(c) A pantsuit.
(d) A dress.

2. With whom of the following does Aaron note Eric is playing cards?
(a) Kaci.
(b) Stevie.
(c) Elsie.
(d) Carrie.

3. Which of the following receives a “shout-out” in the front matter?
(a) Corey.
(b) Michael.
(c) Brett.
(d) James.

4. At which of the following does Aaron purchase a gift for Genevieve?
(a) Brito Deli Grocery.
(b) Cir-Kort Pharmacy.
(c) Sherman’s Deli.
(d) Good Food’s.

5. Which of the following does Aaron note is present in Thomas’s room when first he visits it?
(a) Lincoln logs.
(b) Legos.
(c) Tinker toys.
(d) Erector sets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a category on Thomas’s life chart?

2. Which of the following does Aaron note is present in Thomas’s room when first he visits it?

3. To whom of the following does Aaron compare Eric?

4. As which of the following does Aaron initially refer to Thomas?

5. Which of the following is the noted period of play for a game of manhunt?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reasons does Aaron give for wanting to avoid shooting fireworks from roofs?

2. What job duties does Aaron note performing the morning after he and Genevieve first have sex?

3. What complaints does Aaron have regarding the shirts Thomas makes available to him?

4. For what reason does Aaron note Baby Freddy is disallowed from being the hunter in games of manhunt?

5. How does Aaron compare watching a movie with Thomas to time at a beach?

6. What hopes for the reader does Thomas express in her introduction to the novel?

7. What occupations does Aaron note Elsie holds?

8. What fate does Aaron note awaits the community center shirts he and his friends receive at Family Day?

9. What does Aaron anticipate on Genevieve’s return from New Orleans?

10. What reasons does Aaron note for being reluctant to discuss his father’s suicide, even as he first discusses the matter with Thomas?

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