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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. What is Dr. Proteus's first name?
(a) Peter.
(b) Harold.
(c) Paul.
(d) Zeke.

2. What lie does Dr. Proteus tell to the Reeks and Wrecks?
(a) That he owns a grocery business.
(b) That he owns a garage.
(c) That he is on the run from the police.
(d) That he is a wealthy farm owner.

3. Why is Finnerty somewhat depressed?
(a) He has never fell like he fit in anywhere.
(b) He does not see Dr. Proteus as much as he would like.
(c) He thinks he is ugly.
(d) He does not have a lot of money.

4. Why do the police want to question Dr. Proteus at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) They find his gun.
(b) They think he is a thief.
(c) Dr. Proteus's car was stolen.
(d) Someone broke into the plant.

5. In Chapter 6, how does Anita try to convince Dr. Proteus to take the job in Pittsburgh?
(a) She tries to flatter him.
(b) She says his father would want him to have the job.
(c) She says she will leave him if he does not try to get the job.
(d) She agrees to sleep with him only if he goes for the job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Shepherd been spreading rumors about Dr. Proteus?

2. Why does Finnerty not fit in at Ilium?

3. Why does Finnerty take Dr. Proteus's gun?

4. How does Kroner make Dr. Proteus feel when they speak?

5. How much money does Bud get as a bonus from the company?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lasher tell Paul the false story about his son?

2. What does Anita say to Paul to try to convince him to become manager in Pittsburgh?

3. Why does Haycox mock Paul and Dr. Pond?

4. What happens to Checker Charley during its match with Paul?

5. What does Finnerty say at the end of Chapter 4 that upsets Anita?

6. What is Dr. Proteus's position in the company?

7. Why is Bud Calhoun out of a job?

8. How does Anita react when Dr. Proteus tells her about his experience in Homestead?

9. What does Finnerty do when he is allowed to walk around the plant alone?

10. Why does Paul's car stall out, and who fixes it?

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