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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first person during the abortion discussion to bring up the argument that abortion is not murder; it is a choice?
(a) Sally Eaton.
(b) Megan Buckman.
(c) Cynthia Parrish.
(d) Steve Ellerby.

2. 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 years.
(b) Eight months.
(c) Eighteen months.
(d) Two months.

3. How long was Dale Thornton away from school after Mr. Mautz called Dale's father regarding the chewing tobacco?
(a) Three days.
(b) One week.
(c) Four days.
(d) Six days.

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

5. When Moby is eavesdropping as Mark tries to drop CAT, what does Moby liken Mark's memory to?
(a) A fax machine.
(b) A photograph.
(c) A copier.
(d) A telephone.

6. Who is NOT enrolled in Ms. Lemry's CAT class?
(a) Jody Mueller.
(b) Mark Brittain.
(c) Steve Ellerby.
(d) Dale Thornton.

7. 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) Seven.
(b) Seventeen.
(c) Three.
(d) Thirteen.

8. 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) Twenty blocks.
(b) Twenty miles.
(c) Five blocks.
(d) Five miles.

9. What is Ms. Lemry's overriding rule for discussions taking place in the CAT class?
(a) No blasphemy.
(b) No prayers.
(c) No poorly constructed arguments.
(d) No personal remarks.

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

11. Why did Sarah Byrnes crash into her dad the night she was burned?
(a) She was trying to save her sister.
(b) She was trying to save her mom.
(c) She was trying to escape.
(d) She was trying to save herself.

12. In Dale's opinion, what is the very worst thing to be called by someone else?
(a) A moron.
(b) Poor.
(c) A thief.
(d) A liar.

13. 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) Salt.
(c) Rum.
(d) Tabasco sauce.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the story opens, what is the only thing that the narrator has from his father?

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

4. What is the occupation of Moby's mother?

5. When Ellerby and Moby begin discussing Ellerby's relationship with his father, how does Ellerby characterize the relationship?

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