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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did the pianist live in the author's mom's apartment?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 1 year.

2. According to Chapter 1, what does a first person biography offer?
(a) A broader scope over its personal context.
(b) A personal opinion about life.
(c) Paradox.
(d) Historical insight.

3. When was the author confronted by a teacher at Southbury?
(a) On the way to the bathroom.
(b) During a trip to the library.
(c) At the cafeteria.
(d) In his dreams.

4. Who does Chapter 5 describe?
(a) The author's laugh.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A carnival.
(d) A string of temporary boarders, renting from Dagmar.

5. Where were the series of joke items purchased that were played on Jean by the pianist?
(a) The movie theater.
(b) The grovery store.
(c) Wal-Mart.
(d) A novelty store.

6. Where was the Southbury Training School?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) Maryland.
(c) Maine.
(d) Alaska.

7. What was the author in constant fear of in Chapter 4?
(a) Being killed.
(b) Being left alone.
(c) Being in the dark.
(d) Being eaten.

8. Who was Ligget?
(a) The author's pet dog.
(b) A boy who was put on "trial" by the other boys.
(c) The name of the school gym.
(d) A frog.

9. What does the author describe in the prologue?
(a) His house.
(b) His job.
(c) His dreams.
(d) His peaceful and productive country life.

10. Where did the author take refuge after he and Tobey stopped exploring together?
(a) The tree house.
(b) Under the front porch.
(c) The dog house.
(d) Under his bed.

11. In Chapter 3, what did Jean do?
(a) Opened a store.
(b) Gave horse riding lessons.
(c) Became a cab driver.
(d) Built a second house.

12. According to the prologue, when did the author find himself racing home?
(a) In the middle of the night.
(b) After work.
(c) After school.
(d) Before dinner.

13. Where did the author choose to sleep due to his fears about Southbury Training School, in Chapter 4?
(a) Outside.
(b) In a closet.
(c) The car.
(d) Under the car.

14. What was the name of the author's friend that he narrates about in Chapter 3?
(a) Todd.
(b) Tommy.
(c) Tony.
(d) Tobey.

15. What does the author recall in the final section of Chapter 1?
(a) His mom singing.
(b) Waking in a white room filled with sunshine.
(c) His dad's voice.
(d) His childhood friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author describe in the final section of Chapter 1?

2. What did the author and his family salvage in Chapter 6?

3. What did the author fear about Southbury Training School?

4. Which of the following is NOT a description made by the author about the pianist?

5. Where does the prologue take place?

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