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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Junior say he is thankful for his father's Christmas gift in Chapter 21: "And a Partridge in a Pear Tree"?
(a) Because he could have spent the money drinking.
(b) Because his father has no job.
(c) Because his father hates him.
(d) Because his father could have spent the money on prostitutes.

2. Junior says in Chapter 23: "Wake" that "When it comes to death, [Indians] know that" what "are pretty much the same thing"?
(a) Tears and burial.
(b) Brutality and ignorance.
(c) Laughter and tears.
(d) Loss and Living.

3. What does Junior describe as "the very best thing about my grandmother" in Chapter 22: "Red Versus White"?
(a) She was peaceful.
(b) She was strong.
(c) She was tolerant.
(d) She was enduring.

4. When Junior sends Rowdy a picture of his smiling face, what does Rowdy respond with a picture of in Chapter 18: "Don't Trust Your Computer"?
(a) Him flipping the bird.
(b) His bare bottom.
(c) His smiling face.
(d) His girlfriend.

5. What month is it when Junior describes climbing the tree with Rowdy in Chapter 30: "Talking About Turtles"?
(a) June.
(b) October.
(c) September.
(d) July.

6. How many different trees does Junior say he's probably climbed in his lifetime in Chapter 30: "Talking About Turtles"?
(a) 50.
(b) 200.
(c) 30.
(d) 100.

7. When Junior emails Rowdy for advice about Penelope in Chapter 16: "Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love," Rowdy replies, "I'm sick of Indian guys who treat white women like" what?
(a) Princesses.
(b) Bowling trophies.
(c) Angels.
(d) They're better.

8. What Greek writer and philosopher does Gordy quote regarding grief in Chapter 24: "Valentine Heart"?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Euripides.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Perseus.

9. When does Junior's father return after his bender during the holidays in Chapter 21: "And a Partridge in a Pear Tree"?
(a) New Year's Day.
(b) Christmas Day.
(c) New Year's Eve.
(d) January 2.

10. What do Junior and Rowdy exchange in their encounter in Chapter 26: "Rowdy and I Have a Serious Discussion about Basketball"?
(a) Old memories.
(b) Insults.
(c) Gifts.
(d) Food.

11. How does Mary describe her new house in Chapter 19: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter"?
(a) A tenement on the outskirts of town.
(b) The most depressing place in the world.
(c) The most gorgeous place in the world.
(d) A pitiful dump but better than nothing.

12. Who is described as the point guard on the Reardan basketball team and compared to Little Larry Soliday in Chapter 25: "In Like a Lion"?
(a) Jeff.
(b) Roger.
(c) James.
(d) Junior.

13. Why does Junior say that the people in Reardan assume the Indians from the reservation have plenty of money, in Chapter 17: "Dance, Dance, Dance"?
(a) Because they have a casino.
(b) Because they have nice cars.
(c) Because they dress well.
(d) Because they have large homes.

14. What grade are Junior and Rowdy in as they jump into the lake in the drawing in Chapter 29: "Remembering"?
(a) First grade.
(b) Second grade.
(c) Fifth grade.
(d) Third grade.

15. What does Mary say she has begun to do in her spare time in Chapter 19: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter"?
(a) She's begun writing her life story.
(b) She's begun studying acting.
(c) She's begun taking college classes.
(d) She's begun taking guitar lessons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lake are Junior and Rowdy jumping into in the drawing in Chapter 29: "Remembering"?

2. How many funerals does Junior say he's been to in his life in Chapter 27: "Because Russian Guys Are Not Always Geniuses"?

3. How old was Junior's father when he met Junior's mother for the first time?

4. What book title does Mary describe in Chapter 19: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter"?

5. What sentence does the drunk driver receive for the death of Junior's grandmother in Chapter 22: "Red Versus White"?

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