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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. How long ago did Billy's wife die?
(a) 14 months
(b) 4 months
(c) 7 years
(d) 4 years

2. Which of the following did Billy not do on the night his wife went to the hospital for the last time?
(a) Packed all her personal things
(b) Cleaned out her drawers
(c) Cleaned out her closets
(d) Got drunk

3. What are the names of the Ansel twins?
(a) Maggie and Mason
(b) Jessica and Mason
(c) Maddie and Mason
(d) Jessica and Jason

4. How many children from the family in #14 get on the bus?
(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 2
(d) 3

5. What does Billy consider his only companion now?
(a) Scotch
(b) Late night TV
(c) Cigarettes
(d) Pizza

Short Answer Questions

1. Billy has begun to _____________ death.

2. How does Billy deal with his grief?

3. Which family is Dolores' first stop on her route?

4. What is Billy's wife's name?

5. Which of the theories do the people in town not offer up?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Mitchell stay during his time in Sam Dent?

2. What is Dolores' reputation and why does she take such pride in it?

3. What social interactions does Nichole have now?

4. Why is Billy not able to say what happened before the accident even though he was the only eye witness?

5. What is Mitchell's personal sorrow regarding his daughter, Zoe?

6. Explain how Nichole has divided her life.

7. How many people tell this story?

8. From whose perspective is Chapter 3 written?

9. What near-tragedy occurs when Billy and his wife smoke pot while on vacation in Jamaica?

10. What does Dolores find particularly sad about Billy Ansel?

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