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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. Who is the first guest at Henry's housewarming party?
(a) Myra.
(b) Elaine.
(c) Van Hoss.
(d) Roggoway.

2. Where does Henry find himself, in Chapter 7?
(a) The Appalachian Mountains.
(b) Hopi reservation.
(c) West Virginia.
(d) Navajo country.

3. What does Henry roast for his housewarming party?
(a) A pig.
(b) A goat.
(c) A calf.
(d) A chicken.

4. Where does Henry decide to travel to with his dog?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) West Virginia.
(c) Oregon.
(d) Connecticut.

5. Where is Henry Lightcap when the novel begins?
(a) Fishing.
(b) School.
(c) At home.
(d) Playing in the woods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amenity is NOT missing from the building Henry and Myra arrive at?

2. What is set on fire during the housewarming party?

3. How does Henry recall he hurt Elaine's feelings?

4. Who is Will?

5. What does Henry give his dog when he is packing his truck?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Henry's housewarming party.

2. What is Henry's interaction with Don Williams?

3. What do Henry's parents say about him?

4. Why doesn't Henry qualify as a marksman?

5. What is Henry's relationship with the landscape?

6. Why does Joe spank Henry?

7. What causes Henry Lightcap to think of Red Ginter?

8. What does Henry do after Elaine leaves?

9. What is Henry's experience of the war like?

10. Describe Henry's relationship with his brother Will.

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