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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Richard think he failed an important test when the plane crashed?
(a) He did a bad job landing the plane.
(b) He didn't radio into the airport.
(c) He forgot to put down the landing gear.
(d) He didn't hold on to what he knew was true.

2. What surprising activity does Dave want to do before he dies?
(a) Bungee jumping.
(b) Sky diving.
(c) Rock climbing.
(d) Learn to surf.

3. Who is the last character to speak in Chapter 21?
(a) Richard.
(b) Pye.
(c) Dave.
(d) Leslie.

4. What does the air smell like in the wilderness planet?
(a) Pine.
(b) Pear blossoms.
(c) Lavender.
(d) Vanilla.

5. What is the name of the line-boy who asks Richard if he needs fuel?
(a) Alec.
(b) Dave.
(c) Felix.
(d) John.

6. When Leslie sees Ronnie, what does she say he looks like?
(a) Heavy and short.
(b) Tall and thin and shy.
(c) Older and white-haired.
(d) Vivacious and average height.

7. What role does Mashara play in the wilderness planet?
(a) Mathematician.
(b) Scientist.
(c) Census taker.
(d) Rescuer.

8. What happens when Mashara dies?
(a) Leslie is sent back in time.
(b) Richard hurtles into another universe.
(c) Leslie brings her back to life.
(d) Richard and Leslie have to leave her.

9. What does Leslie see Richard dragging to the surface of the water after the plane crashes in the ocean?
(a) The black box.
(b) A box of books.
(c) Her body.
(d) Their belongings.

10. What are Leslie and Richard celebrating at the beginning of Chapter 19?
(a) Learning that Ronnie is alive.
(b) They are together again.
(c) Getting a message from Marshara.
(d) Seeing Pye again.

11. What activity do Leslie and Richard undertake at Lake Healey?
(a) Painting.
(b) Writing.
(c) Eating.
(d) Swimming.

12. What does Richard say that Dave and his wife have taught him and Leslie?
(a) To work harder.
(b) To save for when they are older.
(c) Not to regret how they've lived.
(d) How to live when they get home.

13. What does Lorraine suggest she and Dave do with the time they have left together?
(a) Go to church more often.
(b) Spend time alone at home.
(c) Create a list of things they'd like to do and then do them.
(d) Clean out their garage.

14. When the line-boy asks Richard where he has been, how does Richard respond?
(a) Down to the coast and back.
(b) Here and there.
(c) Oh, just flying around.
(d) To alternate universes.

15. What does Richard dislike about Dave?
(a) That he smokes and drinks beer.
(b) That he swears.
(c) That he jiggles his leg.
(d) That he is mean to his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richard hear Leslie saying to him in Chapter 17?

2. What animal comes out of the trees toward Leslie and Richard in the wilderness planet?

3. When Leslie and Richard land in the wilderness planet, what movie does Leslie say it looks like?

4. What caused Hy's death?

5. What is the name of Richard's alternate self in Chapter 12?

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