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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to what Sarah Byrnes told Dale as he suggested topics for his first article, what did Sarah Byrnes see herself as?
(a) Champion for the underdog.
(b) Instrument of justice.
(c) Righter of wrongs.
(d) Ultimate bully.

2. On the 95th 100, how many seconds do Ellerby and Moby plan to go under the standard?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

3. After "Crispy Pork Rinds" folded, Byrnes and Moby distributed hollow gumballs to people who had "wronged" them. What were the gumballs laced with?
(a) Jalapeno peppers.
(b) Tabasco sauce.
(c) Salt.
(d) Rum.

4. When the story opens, the narrator is describing when his father left his mother. At that time, how much longer did the narrator still have in the "darkroom"?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two months.
(c) One week.
(d) One month.

5. How many students in the CAT class does Moby know have picketed outside the town's abortion clinic?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

6. As Moby reflects on his date with Jody, Moby realizes that he needs to have a talk with someone. Who does Moby need to talk with?
(a) Mr. Ellerby.
(b) Sarah Byrnes.
(c) His mother.
(d) Steve Ellerby.

7. What model year is Ellerby's vehicle?
(a) 1976.
(b) 1996.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1983.

8. How many total swimmers (boys and girls) are on the school's swim team?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Ten.
(c) Forty.
(d) Thirty.

9. According to the "expose" on Mautz's illegitimate son for "Crispy Pork Rinds", how long did Mautz's son's illicit affair last?
(a) Eighteen months.
(b) Eight months.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two years.

10. What is the name of the counselor that introduces herself to the narrator?
(a) Morgan.
(b) Laurel.
(c) Cindy.
(d) April.

11. What color does the person visiting Sarah Byrnes in Chapter 6 traditionally wear?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) Brown.
(d) Black.

12. According to Sarah Byrnes, why did she come to the mental hospital faking her break?
(a) She needed to heal.
(b) She needed to think.
(c) She needed food.
(d) She needed space.

13. When Jody sits back down after Ms. Lemry refuses to sign her drop card for the CAT class, Moby is disappointed in Jody. What does Moby refer to Jody as?
(a) Gumby.
(b) A pushover.
(c) A softie.
(d) The Pillsbury Doughgirl.

14. According to the narrator, how long had he "stayed fat" for his friend?
(a) Two years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Eight months.
(d) One year.

15. When questioned about creating the junior high newspaper, what did the narrator do?
(a) Cite the Student Bill of Rights.
(b) Cite the Fifth Amendment.
(c) Cite the Constitution.
(d) Cite the School Rulebook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the CAT teacher use as the subtitle for her class?

2. What is the name of the newspaper the narrator and his friend created in junior high?

3. During his senior year when Moby goes to find Dale Thornton again, what is Dale doing?

4. How many students are enrolled in the CAT class?

5. As Moby reflects on his date with Jody, he thinks he's not a good soldier. He thinks he's a better what?

(see the answer keys)

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