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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the streets of New York deserted the night that Spike returns after being shot?
(a) The Super Bowl is on TV.
(b) It's below zero temperatures.
(c) It's Christmas day.
(d) There's been a terrorist attack on the city.

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

3. Who tells Ellen Cherry that Buddy is going ahead with his plan to blow up the Dome of the Rock?
(a) Patsy.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Verlin.
(d) Boomer.

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

5. How do the objects manage to escape the church?
(a) They get Ellen Cherry to get them.
(b) They create a noisy commotion.
(c) They start a fire.
(d) They get Buddy to unlock the door.

6. Who commissions Boomer's sculpture in Jerusalem?
(a) Spike and Abu.
(b) Buddy.
(c) The Israeli goverment.
(d) Ultima.

7. How does Painted Stick move quickly?
(a) He vibrates so rapidly that he is propelled almost above the ground.
(b) He spins from end to end like a wheel.
(c) He hops as if on one leg.
(d) He rolls longways.

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

9. Why does Turn Around Norman stop performing?
(a) Ellen Cherry's disappearance disturbs him.
(b) He, like Ellen Cherry, gives up art.
(c) He is sick.
(d) Buddy and other preachers are taking up the space.

10. What gift does Spike give to the I & I ?
(a) A surround sound stereo system.
(b) A new stove.
(c) A high definition TV.
(d) New chairs.

11. Who does Painted Stick strike?
(a) Turn Around Norman.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Spike.
(d) Ellen Cherry.

12. Who is left behind, never to leave the church?
(a) Spoon.
(b) Conch Shell.
(c) Dirty Sock.
(d) Can 'o Beans.

13. What does Spoon do to prove her locomotion to the other objects in Ellen Cherry's drawer?
(a) Dance.
(b) Jump out of the drawer.
(c) Cartwheels.
(d) Pick up the underwear.

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

15. What animal plays a role in Boomer's sculpture?
(a) Monkey.
(b) Cow.
(c) Pig.
(d) Donkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information does Boomer give to Ellen Cherry in his letter?

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

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

4. What surprises Spoon about Painted Stick's reception of her after she rejoins the other objects?

5. From what vantage point does Spoon spy on Ellen Cherry and her family?

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