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

2. Where does Josh say he found his guidance, ultimately?
(a) In nature.
(b) In words themselves.
(c) In friends.
(d) In himself.

3. What does betagold do at Larryfest?
(a) Petitions for Larry to reveal himself.
(b) Rants against Larry.
(c) Interviews attendees.
(d) Takes Josh's hand.

4. What climax takes place when Josh Swensen is identified as Larry?
(a) The foreshadowing of death is fulfilled, and Josh Swensen 'dies'.
(b) Josh's conversations with his mother are transformed into conversations with betagold.
(c) Josh's step-father recognizes his anti-consumerism as resentment, and they reconcile.
(d) Bono becomes the father Josh always wanted.

5. How many possessions does Josh take with him?
(a) 12.
(b) 75.
(c) 63.
(d) 51.

Short Answer Questions

1. What consequence does Peter face from Josh being Larry?

2. Why does Beth ultimately break with Josh?

3. What does Josh watch on TV from the motel?

4. What is Josh afraid of if he cannot be convincing?

5. Where does Josh get money from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Josh leave for Santa Fe?

2. How does Josh rise from his depression about being commoditized?

3. What is the epigraph to Part 5, and what is its importance?

4. What does Josh conclude from the media circus surrounding his life?

5. What snaps Josh out of his depression and wandering?

6. What are the consequences for Beth, that Josh is Larry?

7. Describe Josh's funeral.

8. What happens during Josh's vision quest?

9. What is the epigraph for Part 3, and what is its significance?

10. What does Josh hear from his mother when he goes to Bloomingdale's?

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