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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Moby and his mother discuss her boyfriend's modesty levels, who does Moby say his mother's boyfriend is too modest for?
(a) Snoop Dog.
(b) Vanilla Ice.
(c) Frank Sinatra.
(d) Barry Manilow.

2. What is the name of the narrator's English teacher?
(a) Ms. Lemry.
(b) Ms. Shipley.
(c) Mr. Stone.
(d) Mr. Mautz.

3. When Jody and Moby meet after Moby's swim practice, what does Jody tell Moby?
(a) That she had an abortion.
(b) That she is dropping CAT.
(c) That she was abused as a child.
(d) That she is moving away.

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

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

6. What is the name of Moby's mother's new boyfriend?
(a) Camptor.
(b) Culver.
(c) Carver.
(d) Carter.

7. About how many hours per day does the narrator practice his sport?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

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

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

10. According to what Moby tells the hospital counselor, when did Dale Thornton drop out of school?
(a) After ninth grade.
(b) After seventh grade.
(c) After tenth grade.
(d) After eighth grade.

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

12. What is Mr. Ellerby's occupation?
(a) Preacher.
(b) Attorney.
(c) Principal.
(d) Doctor.

13. What sport does the narrator definitely NOT want to participate in?
(a) Football.
(b) Track.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Wrestling.

14. At the time Dale suggested topics for his first article, how many issues of "Crispy Pork Rinds" had already been published?
(a) Eight.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

15. When the CAT discussion on abortion begins, who presents their views first?
(a) Mark Brittain.
(b) Megan Buckman.
(c) Sally Eaton.
(d) Steve Ellerby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the eighth grader who bullied both the narrator and his hospitalized friend while they were in junior high?

2. According to the "expose" on Mautz's illegitimate son for "Crispy Pork Rinds", how long did Mautz's son's illicit affair last?

3. When the story opens, how old is the narrator?

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

5. 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?

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