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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 do Henry and his dog smell when they hit the road at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) Jasmine.
(b) Pine.
(c) Creosote.
(d) Juniper.

2. When is the time period of the scenes Henry remembers?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1956.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1941.

3. Who is Van Hoss?
(a) An old employer of Henry's.
(b) A friend of Henry's.
(c) A rival for Henry's first wife.
(d) Henry's father's friend.

4. What happened to Henry the summer when he was 15?
(a) He had his first drink.
(b) His parents split up.
(c) He lost his virginity.
(d) He learned to drive.

5. When did Henry begin hitchhiking?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1955.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1971.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Henry's home away from home?

2. Who does Henry think of as he nears Albuquerque?

3. What is the one condition to Red being able to play?

4. What does Henry tell Myra about the fact that amenities are missing in the building?

5. Who does Henry wake up with after the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in the prelude?

2. What is Henry's dog's name, and what is its symbolism?

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

4. Describe Henry's visit with Bildad.

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

6. Describe Henry's dinner with Van Hoss.

7. Why does Joe spank Henry?

8. What is Henry's routine for his road trip?

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

10. Describe Henry's arrival at Van Hoss's place.

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