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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Dagmar go in Chapter 11?
(a) Ft. Lauderdale.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Alaska.
(d) Denmark.

2. What did the author do after a day of lounging on the deck in Chapter 15?
(a) Took a cold shower and shaved in hot water.
(b) Dressed up and went to first class.
(c) Read in the bathtub.
(d) Got a massage.

3. In Chapter 10, what was the author warned about if he was late again?
(a) He would be expelled.
(b) He would be fired.
(c) He would have to do pushups.
(d) He would have to take out the trash.

4. What did the author say his excuse was for being late to dinner in Chapter 13?
(a) He was helping a lady change her flat tire.
(b) He was at church.
(c) He was shopping.
(d) He was at a funeral.

5. What did the author do after he made his way through the crowd in Chapter 17?
(a) Looked at his map.
(b) Took a sip of water.
(c) Looked at his compass.
(d) Settled in his cabin and explored the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the author's boss's name in Chapter 15?

2. What was Dagmar doing when she made her confirmation to the author in Chapter 13?

3. What was significant about what the friend said who patronized him in Chapter 13?

4. What did the author do in Chapter 11 after the person overstayed her welcome?

5. Who was the author's second ride with in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the author decide to return home after running away?

2. What was the author threatened with in Chapter 10?

3. What did the author contemplate doing the summer they returned to New York in Chapter 9?

4. What does the author describe at Chapter 10's conclusion?

5. How does the author's acceptance seal his "coming of age" story?

6. Where did the author attend school in Europe?

7. Where did Dagmar go in Chapter 11?

8. What did Dagmar confirm to the author after his friend patronized him?

9. Describe what happened between Jean and Dagmar while the author was in Europe.

10. Who did the author meet on the boat in Chapter 17?

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