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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. Ernie Tyler plays which sport?
(a) Soccer.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Tennis.

2. What is the first name of Ronny's manager?
(a) Jack.
(b) Russell.
(c) Liam.
(d) Hank.

3. Who was Bill's mother?
(a) A woman who committed suicide.
(b) A woman who lives in a retirement home.
(c) A woman who left her family.
(d) A woman who died in childbirth.

4. What is the date of Ronny's mother's death?
(a) July 8th.
(b) November 22nd.
(c) January 1st.
(d) May 15th.

5. Gretchen is the name of who?
(a) Ed's dog.
(b) Ed's fish.
(c) Ed's daughter.
(d) Ed's cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bill like his coffee?

2. What does Bill like to do for fun?

3. What job title does Ronny Lawton have?

4. What is the name of Bill's family's dog?

5. What time does Ronny Lawton's estranged wife go into work at?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sam get angry at Bill over his Rocky commentary piece he presents him with?

2. How does Ronny Lawton feel about the Vietnam War and Charlie? Explain.

3. Who is Gretchen? Describe her.

4. What are some of the questions Ronny's estranged wife asks Bill when she calls him in chapter 10?

5. List some of the negative ways Ronny Lawton's estranged treats her child.

6. Describe what "Car Theft" is by Darlene's definition.

7. List the reasons Ed gives for his irritation with Bill over Darlene in chapter 10.

8. Describe Bill's mother.

9. Describe one of the ways Bill's grandfather used to make money off of ice.

10. List three of the four big newspapers that pick up the Ronny Lawton story.

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