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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 Fay's hobby?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Stamp collecting.
(c) Singing.
(d) Writing.

2. What keeps Henry from slitting his throat?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His gambling addiction.
(c) His job.
(d) Joyce.

3. When was Henry absent without leave?
(a) November 1969.
(b) May 1959.
(c) May 1969.
(d) April 1969

4. Where does Fay move in Chapter 4?
(a) California.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) Wyoming.
(d) Texas.

5. Who no longer sits with Joyce in the cafeteria?
(a) Purple Stickpin.
(b) Henry.
(c) Betty.
(d) The super.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Fay's hair?

2. What kind of binge does Henry go on in the last part of the novel?

3. How many children does Fay have?

4. What happens on the streets of LA in Chapter 4?

5. Where does Henry stay after the racetrack moves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Betty's reaction when Henry finds her drunk in the morning in Chapter 3?

2. What happens when Henry runs into Tom Moto?

3. What is in the Notice of Decision in Chapters 5-6?

4. Why does Henry go to the racetrack in Chapter 3?

5. What happens when Henry meets Hector?

6. Why does Henry get called into Skinny Beaver's office?

7. Who is Marina Louise Chinaski?

8. What happens when Henry feels dizzy spells coming on?

9. Describe the character of Vi.

10. Who is Robby?

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