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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of Dale Thornton's father?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Moe.
(c) Monte.
(d) Morton.

4. When Dale Thornton first became involved in "Crispy Pork Rinds," who did Dale suggest has the subject for his first article?
(a) Mark Brittain.
(b) Joe Marcus.
(c) Elgin Green.
(d) Steve Cornell.

5. What stroke is Moby's swimming specialty?
(a) Freestyle.
(b) Butterfly.
(c) Breaststroke.
(d) Backstroke.

6. When the CAT class volunteer plays a tape to start his presentation, what song does the volunteer play?
(a) "God is Watching Us".
(b) "Rolling on a River".
(c) "From a Distance".
(d) "Life is Just a Dream".

7. What was the name of the principal at the narrator's junior high school?
(a) Mr. Mautz.
(b) Mr. Crossley.
(c) Mr. Virgil.
(d) Mr. Lemry.

8. Where does Huey-Dewey live?
(a) In a cellar.
(b) In a house.
(c) In a storage unit.
(d) In an apartment.

9. Where did Moby and Ellerby first meet?
(a) In first grade.
(b) In eight grade homeroom.
(c) At baseball try-outs.
(d) At swim practice.

10. What is the occupation of Moby's mother?
(a) A nurse.
(b) A writer.
(c) A chef.
(d) An accountant.

11. According to his friend's story, how old was his friend when she was burned?
(a) Three years old.
(b) Four years old.
(c) Fifteen years old.
(d) Two years old.

12. According to what Moby tells the hospital counselor, how many times has Moby been to Sarah Byrnes' house since meeting her in grade school?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Seven.
(c) Three.
(d) Thirteen.

13. As Sarah Byrnes' visitor is leaving in Chapter 6, what does her visitor ask Moby?
(a) If Sarah Byrnes has written to Moby.
(b) If Sarah Byrnes has touched Moby.
(c) If Sarah Byrnes has laughed with Moby.
(d) If Sarah Byrnes has spoken to Moby.

14. At the beginning of Chapter 6 when Moby goes to visit Sarah Byrnes, who is already with her when Moby arrives?
(a) Jody.
(b) Steve.
(c) Virgil.
(d) Mark.

15. Who led the effort to have Ellerby prohibited from driving his car to swim meets?
(a) Steve Gould.
(b) Mark Brittain.
(c) Mr. Mautz.
(d) Mr. Patterson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What nickname did Dale Thornton used to call Sarah Byrnes in junior high?

3. When Ms. Lemry asks for volunteers to present their subject for the CAT class presentation, who goes first?

4. After finishing practice at the beginning of the book, where does the narrator go?

5. After sharing her painful story with Moby, what does Sarah Byrnes do?

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