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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kincaid drop when he hugs Irwin after the death of Hugh?
(a) A stack of books.
(b) A baseball.
(c) A newspaper.
(d) A fish.

2. Who first tells Everett of Hugh's cancer?
(a) Hugh.
(b) Laura.
(c) Kincaid.
(d) Peter.

3. What addition to the Chance family and friends from Camas intimidates Major Keys?
(a) A medical doctor.
(b) A news anchor and camera man.
(c) A trio of disgruntled churchmen.
(d) The local mayor.

4. What is Hugh's new baseball nickname that is given to him while pitching for the Tugboats?
(a) Papa Toe.
(b) Smokey Toe.
(c) Old Man Smoke.
(d) Old Toe.

5. According to Kincaid, what event signals the real beginning of the Sixties?
(a) The Kennedy Assassination.
(b) The Martin Luther King Assassination.
(c) The election of Nixon.
(d) The release of the Beatle's first album.

6. What fellow draft dodger advises Everett about a potential return to the United States?
(a) Nelson.
(b) Natasha.
(c) Yulia.
(d) Stoner Steve.

7. What name does Natasha want to give her baby?
(a) Hugh.
(b) Irwin.
(c) Everett Jr.
(d) Myshkin.

8. Why does Peter change from third class trains to first class compartments in his travels through India?
(a) To be able to sleep better at night.
(b) To travel with other scholars.
(c) He is given the free upgrade.
(d) To avoid the crowds and smells.

9. How old is Linda when she marries Irwin?
(a) 18.
(b) 22.
(c) 17.
(d) 19.

10. What unexpected event ends Irwin's career as a track star?
(a) A shoulder injury.
(b) A knee injury.
(c) A hand injury.
(d) An eye injury.

11. What is the name of the woman whom Kincaid falls in love with in Book Five?
(a) Karen.
(b) Deborah.
(c) Susy.
(d) Amy.

12. Who attends the opening night of Everett's play?
(a) Irwin and Kincaid.
(b) Peter and Irwin.
(c) Laura and Hugh.
(d) The entire family.

13. According to Hugh in Book Five, what does W.P. stand for?
(a) Wandering Prayer.
(b) Wishful Peace.
(c) Wild Pitch.
(d) War Prayer.

14. Who is the mastermind of operation squeeze?
(a) Kincaid.
(b) Elder Joon.
(c) Peter.
(d) Hugh.

15. Which teacher mentors Peter in baseball at the high school?
(a) Coach Witzer.
(b) Coach Bunnel.
(c) Coach Gant.
(d) Coach Clay.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Everett entice Tasha to come and visit him?

2. Who opens their own post office box for a private correspondence with Everett?

3. Whom does Hugh telegram for help when he realizes he will not be able to free Irwin on his own?

4. Why do Irwin, Roy, and Peter name their business Wind River Woodstoves?

5. Who begins taking care of Hugh at the end of his life.

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