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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of car is Ellerby's vehicle?
(a) A Ford.
(b) A Volkswagen.
(c) A Buick.
(d) A Pontiac.

3. When Ellerby tried to run away after his brother was killed, how many blocks did Ellerby get before getting picked up by the police?
(a) Five miles.
(b) Twenty miles.
(c) Five blocks.
(d) Twenty blocks.

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

5. When Ellerby tried to run away after his brother was killed, where did Ellerby try to go?
(a) His mother's house.
(b) His sister's house.
(c) His friend's house.
(d) His uncle's house.

6. What nickname does the narrator go by?
(a) Moses.
(b) Chunky.
(c) Moby.
(d) Whale.

7. When Jody asks Moby to meet her after he finishes swim practice, where do they agree to meet?
(a) At the Burger Barn.
(b) At Jody's house.
(c) At Moby's house.
(d) At the hospital.

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

9. How does the narrator characterize the world in his CAT class discussion?
(a) Safe.
(b) Bad.
(c) Scary.
(d) Good.

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

11. According to Jody and Moby's discussion, what isn't getting talked about in the CAT discussion of abortion?
(a) The procedure.
(b) The health risks.
(c) The science.
(d) The emptiness.

12. According to Ms. Lemry during the abortion discussion, what is Ellerby prone to?
(a) Passion.
(b) Exaggeration.
(c) Inaccuracy.
(d) Hyperbole.

13. 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) Sarah Byrnes.
(b) His mother.
(c) Steve Ellerby.
(d) Mr. Ellerby.

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

15. 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) A softie.
(b) A pushover.
(c) The Pillsbury Doughgirl.
(d) Gumby.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Sarah Byrnes, why did she come to the mental hospital faking her break?

2. What is the name of Moby's mother's new boyfriend?

3. When Ellerby is called on to present his ideas around the abortion issue, what does Ellerby change the discussion to?

4. When Dale Thornton first became involved in "Crispy Pork Rinds," who did Dale suggest has the subject for his first article?

5. According to Sarah Byrnes' theory, who told Dale Thornton that Moby was responsible for "Crispy Pork Rinds"?

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