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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. Dr. Symes is interested in the deed to a small island in __________________.
(a) Washington.
(b) Maine.
(c) Florida.
(d) Louisiana.

2. Ray knows that his wife is now in _____________.
(a) New Mexico.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Oregon.
(d) California.

3. Who is the man that Dr. Symes is trying to avoid?
(a) Mack.
(b) Paulo.
(c) Ski.
(d) Miguel.

4. What career change is Ray interested in pursuing?
(a) Attorney.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Math teacher.
(d) Store owner.

5. Who is the son of the woman in #87?
(a) Seth.
(b) Mikey.
(c) David.
(d) Victor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something that Norma had wanted to do lately?

2. Why is Ray in financial difficulty in Mexico?

3. What type of establishment did Dr. Symes' mother open on Belize?

4. Where is Ray's wife as the story opens?

5. What has happened to Ray's Ford Torino?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Dr. Symes plan to visit in Belize and what is his motive for the visit?

2. What does Dr. Symes blame his failures on and what advice does he give to Ray?

3. Who is Webster Spooner and how does Ray meet him?

4. Who is Dr. Reo Symes and why does Ray take him with him on the trip?

5. How is Ray Midge tracking his wife's travels?

6. Why did Ray not see the signs that Norma was unhappy in her life?

7. How does Guy show that he is essentially a low-life character?

8. How does Ray's character begin to develop and what does it seem will be Ray's perspective on life?

9. Describe Ray's second attempt to talk to Norma at the Dupree farm.

10. Why does Ray decide to pursue Norma and Guy and what preparations does he make?

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