The Art of Racing in the Rain Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Garth Stein
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
Related Topics

The Art of Racing in the Rain Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Garth Stein
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
Buy The Art of Racing in the Rain Lesson Plans
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 25, Denny takes Enzo to a ski gathering with whom?
(a) Eve's relatives.
(b) Trish and Maxwell.
(c) Tony and Mike.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Swift.

2. What is the name of Denny's wife in the novel?
(a) Trish.
(b) Eve.
(c) Annika.
(d) Zoë.

3. In Chapter 21, Enzo remembers an especially glorious day with Zoë, saying, "We danced and laughed and ran and pretended to be" what?
(a) Angels.
(b) Fairies.
(c) Princesses.
(d) Flowers.

4. Who almost doesn't recognize Eve when she comes home from the hospital in Chapter 23?
(a) Zoë.
(b) Steve.
(c) Enzo.
(d) Jessie.

5. In Chapter 8, Denny once again reminds Enzo that a race car driver has to make friends with what?
(a) The rain.
(b) The gears.
(c) The wheel.
(d) The road.

6. Who inadvertently washes Enzo's favorite toy in Chapter 19?
(a) Maxwell.
(b) Tony.
(c) Mike.
(d) Trish.

7. Enzo states his belief that dogs deserve to have what in Chapter 5?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Thumbs.
(c) Secretaries.
(d) Belly rubs.

8. Eve tells Enzo that she feels as though something is what, in Chapter 12?
(a) Running from her.
(b) Lifting her up.
(c) Pursuing her.
(d) Burying her.

9. Enzo would like to believe he might be part what, because he admires the breed for their toughness and brash attitude?
(a) Border Collie.
(b) Poodle.
(c) German Shepherd.
(d) Terrier.

10. In Chapter 3, Denny tells Enzo that "balance, anticipation" and what are vital if one is going to be a successful race car driver?
(a) Patience.
(b) Rage.
(c) Speed.
(d) Courage.

11. After receiving a job offer from a driving school, Enzo and Denny head where in Chapter 26?
(a) New York.
(b) California.
(c) Colorado.
(d) Wyoming.

12. Why is Enzo hurt and surprised in Chapter 14?
(a) Denny leaves to race.
(b) Mike washes his toy.
(c) Denny divorces Eve.
(d) Eve leaves the family.

13. In Chapter 5, Enzo claims that dogs are much more intelligent than what?
(a) Monkeys.
(b) Cats.
(c) Humans.
(d) Horses.

14. Who is Enzo's second favorite movie actor?
(a) Al Pacino.
(b) Paul Newman.
(c) George Clooney.
(d) Steve McQueen.

15. Who is Enzo's third favorite movie actor?
(a) Al Pacino.
(b) George Clooney.
(c) Paul Newman.
(d) Steve McQueen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Denny's last name in the novel?

2. Watkins Glen International is owned by what company?

3. In Chapter 2, Enzo describes the day Denny chose him from a puppy farm located where?

4. What does Enzo refer to Maxwell and Trish as in the novel?

5. What are the names of Eve's parents in the novel?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 400 words
(approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page)
Buy The Art of Racing in the Rain Lesson Plans
Copyrights
BookRags
The Art of Racing in the Rain from BookRags. (c)2025 BookRags, Inc. All rights reserved.