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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the gist of the epigraph at the beginning of Part 6?
(a) Rebirth is costly.
(b) Death is an illusion.
(c) People knew that Christ was still alive.
(d) There is no life without rebirth.

2. What was Josh's new vocation?
(a) Spiritual hobo.
(b) Bohemian artist.
(c) Serial killer.
(d) Survivalist.

3. How does the older woman make Josh's day?
(a) By telling him that his mother would be proud of him.
(b) By telling him that he's very handsome.
(c) By telling him that he's as good a person as Larry claims to be.
(d) By telling Beth that she should consider herself lucky.

4. What does Josh think about Beth when he considers his plans and their effect on her?
(a) He thinks it will help her clarify what her feelings are.
(b) He thinks she will be crushed.
(c) He hopes she will be upset so he will know that she cares about him.
(d) He doesn't think she will be affected.

5. What is Larryfest?
(a) A film festival.
(b) A music festival.
(c) An anti-consumerist festival.
(d) An economic summit.

6. What is the gist of the epigraph for Part 5?
(a) The danger of damnation.
(b) The pleasure of sinfulness.
(c) Rising from the dead.
(d) Repenting for sins.

7. What is Item 57 that Josh posts on the website?
(a) A camera.
(b) A CD.
(c) A pair of boots.
(d) A book.

8. What does Josh think about Peter when he considers his plans and their effect on him?
(a) He thinks that Peter will be glad because Katherine won't have to compete with Josh for Peter's attention.
(b) He thinks that Peter will be better off.
(c) He thinks Peter will be crushed.
(d) He thinks that Peter will replace him soon enough.

9. Where does Josh get money from?
(a) He sells some stocks his mother left him.
(b) He takes all his savings.
(c) He steals it from Peter.
(d) He goes without money, so he doesn't arouse suspicion.

10. What is pseudocide?
(a) False death.
(b) False vision.
(c) False faith.
(d) False prophecy.

11. What does Josh throw over the falls?
(a) A dummy dressed like him.
(b) His pants and wallet and shoes.
(c) His shoes and sweatshirt.
(d) His shirt and bookbag.

12. What does Josh think is the best way to falsely die?
(a) Drowning.
(b) Being lost in the woods.
(c) Fire.
(d) Kidnapping.

13. What does Josh refuse to do for Peter?
(a) Apologize.
(b) Take money from corporations.
(c) Recant his sermons.
(d) Endorse his sponsors.

14. What does Peter think about Josh's views?
(a) They are dangerous and have to be stopped.
(b) They are misguided.
(c) They are hateful.
(d) They will pass in time.

15. When does Josh plan to fake his death?
(a) When school is out.
(b) When Beth is with him.
(c) When Peter will be the one to find that he missing.
(d) When Peter is out of town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Larryfest held?

2. What does Josh consider doing to escape the media attention?

3. What irony does Josh see in his newfound fame?

4. What does Josh wonder while he is making his vision quest?

5. Where does Josh say he found his guidance, ultimately?

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