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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the other element in Boomer's sculpture?
(a) A geneology of Astarte.
(b) Ellen Cherry.
(c) An ancient map of Palestine.
(d) Painted Stick and Conch Shell.

2. Who warns Ellen Cherry about the probable result of destroying the Dome of the Rock?
(a) Buddy.
(b) Boomer.
(c) Abu Hadee.
(d) Ultima.

3. Who is shot after the Dance of the Seven Veils?
(a) The band members and the dancer.
(b) Buddy, the dancer, and the detective.
(c) Buddy and Ellen Cherry.
(d) Spike and Abu.

4. Who comes to visit Ellen Cherry for Christmas?
(a) Patsy and Verlin.
(b) Boomer.
(c) Ultima.
(d) Turn Around Norman.

5. What band member is added to the I & I band?
(a) A female tambourine player.
(b) A female vocalist.
(c) A bass player.
(d) A male pianist.

6. What does Ellen Cherry do with the spoon when she takes her out of the drawer?
(a) Put her in her pocket.
(b) Paint her.
(c) The eye game.
(d) Spoon jelly.

7. Why do the objects need human help to leave New York?
(a) The door to the basement is locked.
(b) It is prophesied that they receive human help.
(c) Conch Shell moves extremely slowly.
(d) They need a guide.

8. What is a matter of tradition for the Belly Dancer?
(a) Belly dancing generally.
(b) Her refusal to speak to men.
(c) The Dance of the Seven Veils.
(d) Her diet.

9. Why does Buddy say he's glad Boomer is in Jerusalem?
(a) So he can spy on the Jews.
(b) Because he's persuaded him to blow up the Temple Mount.
(c) For his education.
(d) In case he needs him to run an errand or two.

10. Who sends flowers to Ellen Cherry and signs it "the Master of Disguise"?
(a) Patsy.
(b) Spike.
(c) Raoul.
(d) Boomer.

11. What removes Ellen Cherry's feeling of guilt about sleeping with Spike?
(a) That Ultima goes to Jerusalem to visit Boomer.
(b) Patsy tells her that sex in marriage is as normal as bread.
(c) She paints it.
(d) Boomer sends her a letter saying he sleeps with Ultima.

12. What is Buddy's back-up plan if the Messiah doesn't come?
(a) Buddy steps in and be the Messiah.
(b) To find a new religion.
(c) Increase his terrorist activities.
(d) Come back to the U.S. and continue preaching.

13. What human emotion does Can 'o Beans say both Carols and Rap are rooted in?
(a) Faith.
(b) Helplessness.
(c) Hope.
(d) Rejoicing.

14. Which goddess is associated with the Dance of the Seven Veils?
(a) Astarte.
(b) Hera.
(c) The Earth Mother.
(d) The Moon Goddess.

15. What "grave transgression" does Painted Stick commit?
(a) He misleads a human being seeking direction.
(b) He strikes a human being.
(c) He speaks to a human being.
(d) He abandons the other objects.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellen Cherry notice about her apartment after the detective is there?

2. What animal plays a role in Boomer's sculpture?

3. Who convinces Buddy to give up his plans to blow up the Dome of the Rock?

4. Who does Ellen call to see if Boomer is back in town?

5. What is Verlin doing when he faints?

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