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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Thomas unable to find out whether the mob is still after him?
(a) The e-mails keep bouncing back
(b) The letters are lost
(c) Pappy is dead
(d) He can't get cell reception

2. Why is Rudolph making the trip today?
(a) To look for real estate to open more stores
(b) To find a vacation home
(c) To check on his investments in an oil company
(d) To buy a sports team

3. How much does Rudolph pay Thomas' old manager for information?
(a) $15,000
(b) $300
(c) $150
(d) $1,500

4. Who is Gretchen's new lover?
(a) Evans Kinsella
(b) Jim Kinsella
(c) Evans Kennison
(d) Sam Kinnison

5. Where does Gretchen go to visit the opening of Rudolph's new strip mall?
(a) Springfield
(b) Wesley
(c) Port Philip
(d) Exton

6. Thomas is upset because Rudolph appears to have __________________________.
(a) Neglected their mother
(b) Stopped going to church
(c) Stolen some money
(d) Had an affair

7. What were Mary's last words?
(a) Take care of each other
(b) Tell Axel I forgive him
(c) Don't forget me
(d) I'm sorry for not being a better mother

8. Where is Gretchen living with her son in Part 3, Chapter 1?
(a) Atlanta
(b) Miami
(c) Los Angeles
(d) New York

9. Which of the following does Thomas not avoid on the ship?
(a) Poker games
(b) Fighting
(c) Visiting the port cities
(d) Socializing

10. Who does Rudolph engage to help Gretchen get a divorce?
(a) Police officer
(b) Lawyer
(c) Psychologist
(d) Private investigator

11. Who is the man who befriends Thomas on the ship?
(a) Dwyer
(b) Dan
(c) Dwayne
(d) Derek

12. What is the message that Rudolph gets while in Europe?
(a) Mr. Calderwood has died
(b) Mary is dying
(c) Thomas wants to see him
(d) Gretchen has remarried

13. What do Rudolph and Jean name their daughter?
(a) Eva
(b) Emma
(c) Enid
(d) Etta

14. Who is the man who bullies Thomas on the ship?
(a) Fonzarelli
(b) Fiorucci
(c) Falconetti
(d) Flora

15. Where do Thomas and Dwyer see many beautiful pleasure boats?
(a) Lisbon
(b) Liverpool
(c) Marseilles
(d) Cannes

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thomas request that Rudolph find for him?

2. What is notable about the picture of Jean hanging from the college administration building?

3. What day is it in Part 4, Chapter 5?

4. What does Thomas realize that Rudolph does not have?

5. Why does Thomas fly to New York in Part 4, Chapter 7?

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