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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. When John told the story of his son's death to Erwin, how long had it been since his son died?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 6 years.
(d) 3 years.

2. What would Erica get when she and Albert went to the Cosmic in the mornings?
(a) Orange juice, scrambled eggs, and rye toast.
(b) Waffles and blueberries.
(c) Omelet, pancakes, and milk.
(d) Fried egg, wheat toast, and tomato juice.

3. When did Albert argue before the New York State Supreme Court?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1971.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1970.

4. What was the name of Albert's wife?
(a) Sydney.
(b) Angela.
(c) Louisa.
(d) Michelle.

5. When Albert escapes from the hospital, where does he find a coat to wear?
(a) Janitor's closet.
(b) Nurses locker room.
(c) Physician's locker room.
(d) Waiting room.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Beatrice when John's son died?

2. What did Erwin do for Albert when they would meet weekly?

3. How old was John's son when he died?

4. How much did John pay to watch a movie at the YMCA?

5. For how much did Albert write a check to Erica that she refused to take?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Fil find in her father's desk, and why was she upset?

2. Where did Erica accompany Albert when she worked for him?

3. Where was Vikram Patel when John left the YMCA?

4. How did Sal Fumoso run films at the decommissioned Penn Yards YMCA?

5. Where did John Caldwell work in 1978, and what job did he really want?

6. What did Erwin see coming toward him as he stood trying to decide what to do with the fish he came to throw away?

7. Why did John have to walk to the hospital to try to find his father?

8. How did Manny remember that a man named Lieutenant Spitz died when he was in Vietnam?

9. Who was Tracy married to and what type of guy did John think he was?

10. How does Hazel have photos of her husband smiling?

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