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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. What does the slip Ray gives to Japhy say? May you use the _____________ of mercy.
(a) Diamondcutter
(b) Hands
(c) Heart
(d) Ax

2. What does Ray do to pass the time in his cabin?
(a) Chants
(b) Meditates
(c) Reads
(d) Writes

3. What does Ray refuse to give into, despite the temptation?
(a) Alvah's dare
(b) Japhy's arguments
(c) Lust
(d) Drugs

4. Ray realizes nobody is around to ___________ him.
(a) Teach
(b) Criticize
(c) Understand
(d) Help

5. Who does Ray find to be cynical and even jaded as they continue to talk?
(a) Alvah
(b) Japhy
(c) Warren
(d) Sean

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last name of the character in the answer to #139?

2. How many couples are at the party at Sean and Christine's house?

3. What is Ray's shadow ringed by one day after a deluge of rain?

4. What is the name of the dog Ray and his brother-in-law fight about?

5. Where does Ray hitchhike to after leaving his mother's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ray realize as he settles into his position in the middle of the woods?

2. What do Ray and Japhy do when they begin to get bored of the party?

3. What does Ray do as he stays in the shack behind Sean and Christine's home?

4. What does Japhy's father do when he arrives at the party for Japhy's going away?

5. What does Ray realize during one of his meditations he is empowered to do?

6. What realization does Ray have that truly makes him feel free?

7. What does Ray realize about himself once he arrives at his summer job?

8. How does Ray help his mother and her illness?

9. How does Ray get from Los Angeles to San Francisco as he searches for Japhy's shack?

10. Why does Japhy want to introduce Ray to some friends at a lecture and discussion session?

(see the answer keys)

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