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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 happy memory does Tyrone recall from living with his mother?
(a) His mother coming home from the hospital.
(b) His mother baking him cookies.
(c) His mother sewing him a blanket.
(d) His mother singing.

2. What physical problem has Marion created for herself from overusing?
(a) She vomits blood.
(b) Her teeth are falling out.
(c) Her bones are breaking.
(d) She has blown her first vein.

3. Why does Sara initially call the McDick Corporation?
(a) Sara cannot come on her scheduled day.
(b) Sara is anxious.
(c) Sara recieved a second letter.
(d) Sara is returning their call.

4. Why does Marion vomit uncontrollably after visiting Arnold the second time?
(a) Marion's liver is failing.
(b) Marion got a bad batch of drugs.
(c) This was her first experience selling herself for drug money.
(d) Arnold is physically repulsive to her.

5. Who does the street-work for Harry and Tyrone's drug business?
(a) Arnold.
(b) Harry and Tyrone.
(c) Their street guys.
(d) Harry and Marion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reaction of Sara and her friends when Harry brings her the television?

2. Why did Tyrone decide to buy his current apartment?

3. At the end of the year, how does Sara pass her days?

4. What does Harry do before he goes television shopping?

5. What became of Tyrone's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sara's situation in the hospital elicit sympathy from readers?

2. How has Marion and Harry's relationship forever changed after Marion meets with Arnold a second time?

3. What does Sara's life consist of as the year comes to a close?

4. What do Harry and Marion's lives consist of as the year comes to a close?

5. How does Harry feel about his mom after their visit in Chapter 3, Part 32?

6. After Sara abuses her diet pills, what are Sara's symptoms of drug use?

7. What is Harry's internal conflict concerning Marion when they cannot find a drug connection?

8. How do Harry and Tyrone feel about the old junkie from Tyrone's jail cell?

9. How severe is Sara's drug addiction as she continues her drug abuse?

10. What do Marion and Harry hide from each other about their drug connections?

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