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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Sarah Byrnes finally begins to talk to Moby at the hospital, how long has it been since she was burned by her father?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Fourteen years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Eight years.

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

4. After finishing practice at the beginning of the book, where does the narrator go?
(a) Sacred Heart Hospital.
(b) Fairview Hospital.
(c) Riley Children's Hospital.
(d) St. Vincent's Hospital.

5. According to Moby, what does Sarah Byrnes' father make Mr. Mautz look like in comparison?
(a) Tonto.
(b) Thumper.
(c) Toto.
(d) Bambi.

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

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

8. When the story opens, what is the only thing that the narrator has from his father?
(a) A letter.
(b) A book.
(c) A picture.
(d) A recording.

9. Who is the narrator going to the hospital to visit after finishing practice?
(a) Mark Brittain.
(b) Jody Mueller.
(c) Sarah Byrnes.
(d) Dale Thornton.

10. According to Moby, what class was Sarah Byrnes in when she "just tripped out"?
(a) American Government.
(b) World History.
(c) Chemistry.
(d) Calculus.

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

12. When Ellerby is called on to present his ideas around the abortion issue, what does Ellerby change the discussion to?
(a) Life after marriage.
(b) Life after birth.
(c) Life after conception.
(d) Life after sex.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Sarah Byrnes refuse to write an expose on the person Dale suggested for his first article?

2. What is the name of Dale Thornton's father?

3. What kind of car is Ellerby's vehicle?

4. Where does Huey-Dewey live?

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

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