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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 does Josh tell Beth about the publicity?
(a) He wishes he had more wisdom to control it.
(b) He is miserable because of it.
(c) He feels strangely fulfilled by it.
(d) He is afraid he does not have enough friends to withstand it.

2. What does Josh think about leaving a suicide note?
(a) He leaves a note for Peter alone.
(b) He decides against it.
(c) He leaves a note for Beth only.
(d) He announces his suicide on Larry's website.

3. Where is the epigraph for Part 4 from?
(a) 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.
(b) 'Romeo and Juliet'.
(c) The book of Matthew.
(d) 'Alice in Wonderland'.

4. Why does Josh wear a life jacket while sleeping?
(a) Because he gave away his blanket.
(b) Because it makes him feel secure.
(c) Because he has dreams about drowning.
(d) Because it reminds him of his mother.

5. How does Josh say Larry will be recognizable at Larryfest?
(a) He will be they guy with a t-shirt and a smile.
(b) He will be the guy with flowers.
(c) He will be the guy giving his things away.
(d) He will be the guy with a peaceful heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Josh's feelings about the project he wakes up with in Part 5?

2. What does Josh say when Beth says that he should have told her?

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

4. What does Josh think is the best way to falsely die?

5. Where is Josh going to start with his work after he publishes his manuscript?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the epigraph to Part 4, and what is its importance?

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

4. What are Josh's thoughts about leaving a suicide note?

5. What is the epigraph to Part 6, and what is its importance?

6. How many things does Josh take with him on the appointed day?

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

8. Describe Josh's pseudocide.

9. What is it that jolts Josh out of his feeling of peace, love and understanding?

10. What does Josh find are advantages of being outed as Larry?

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