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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. 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 Beth that she should consider herself lucky.
(d) By telling him that he's as good a person as Larry claims to be.

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

3. What is Josh surprised by in the Boston Globe?
(a) Someone claiming to be Josh Swensen.
(b) A paternity suit against Josh Swensen.
(c) A lawsuit over the copyright of Josh Swensen's name and writing.
(d) Beth's report that Josh is alive.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people claimed to be Josh's father?

2. Where does Josh make a vision quest?

3. What does Josh offer to an older woman at Larryfest?

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

5. What prevents Josh from telling Beth that he is Larry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the disadvantages of being outed as Larry?

2. How does Josh disguise himself?

3. Describe the incident when Josh gave a woman his toothbrush.

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

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

6. What happens between Josh and Beth at Larryfest?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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