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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. In Chapter 3, who writes to Henry from Texas?
(a) Purple Stickpin.
(b) Gramps.
(c) Betty.
(d) Joyce.

2. How long was the tray supposed to take in Chapter 5 when Henry gets in trouble?
(a) 23 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes
(c) 12 minutes.
(d) 40 minutes.

3. What papers does Henry turn in toward the end of the book
(a) His driving papers.
(b) His military papers.
(c) His adoption papers.
(d) His resignation papers.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 3, what does Joyce give Henry?
(a) A bloody nose.
(b) Her dog.
(c) The house.
(d) The car.

5. What does Betty want when she sees Henry in Chapter 3?
(a) For him to stay away from her.
(b) To get back together.
(c) His dog.
(d) His money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who challenges Henry for Mary Lou?

2. What is Fay's hobby?

3. What kind of drug does a doctor prescribe for Henry?

4. What kinds of health tests does Henry take?

5. Why does Henry decide not to go to The Stone's retirement party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Henry's dinner routine in Chapter 4?

2. What awkward encounter occurs in the nurse's office in Chapters 5-6?

3. Who is Miss Graves?

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

5. Why does Henry get angry with Fay in Chapter 4?

6. Who is Robby?

7. What happens when Henry runs into Tom Moto?

8. What happens before Henry decides to write the novel?

9. Explain how Henry sets fire to the post office.

10. In Chapter 3, what happens when Henry returns to Betty to check on her a week and half later at the hotel?

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