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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Reverend Matt Jamison preach prior to the Sudden Departure?
(a) The Main Street Presbyterian Church.
(b) St. Mary Catholic Church.
(c) Zion Baptist Church.
(d) The Church of Latter Day Saints.

2. Who was the incumbent Kevin Gavin beat in a landslide victory for his political position in Mapleton?
(a) Troy Vincent.
(b) Stan Washburn.
(c) Ralph Sorrento.
(d) Rick Malvern.

3. What is the name of Nora Durst's husband who disappeared on the day of the Sudden Departure?
(a) Mark.
(b) Phil.
(c) Doug.
(d) James.

4. In what subject did Nora earn her college degree?
(a) English literature.
(b) Sociology.
(c) Anthropology.
(d) History.

5. Where is the eight-house subdivision or "compound" of the GR located in Mapleton?
(a) Wilson Street.
(b) Ginkgo Street.
(c) Madison Street.
(d) Jameson Street.

6. Who is the focus of the newsletter that Reverend Jamison gives to Nora in Part Two?
(a) Liz Yamamoto.
(b) Steve Wiscziewski.
(c) Doug Durst.
(d) Anna Ford.

7. What is the name of Meg's former fiance?
(a) Paul.
(b) James.
(c) Phil.
(d) Gary.

8. Who was the twenty-five-year-old grad student that Kevin met on the internet?
(a) Elizabeth Edgars.
(b) Anna Ford.
(c) Hillary Beardon.
(d) Liz Yamamoto.

9. Who at The Carpe Diem is described as "a bulky, excitable guy who Laurie always said was a heart attack waiting to happen"?
(a) Troy Vincent.
(b) Ralph Sorrento.
(c) Steve Wiscziewski.
(d) Jett Oristaglio.

10. Who gives the benediction after the Three-Year Anniversary parade?
(a) Ralph Sorrento.
(b) Dr. Hillary Edgars.
(c) Father Gonzalez.
(d) Rick Malvern.

11. What does "The Carpe Diem" refer to?
(a) A cult.
(b) A bar.
(c) A thrift store.
(d) A barber shop.

12. Who did Nora's husband presumably have an affair with prior to the Sudden Departure?
(a) Liz Yamamoto.
(b) Anna Ford.
(c) Hillary Beardon.
(d) Kylie Mannheim.

13. Who does Nora dance with at the adult mixer in Part Two?
(a) Steve Grice.
(b) Jett Oristaglio.
(c) Kevin Garvey.
(d) Doug Durst.

14. What is the age of Arthur Donovan listed as on his file that Laurie examines in Part Two?
(a) 56.
(b) 72.
(c) 65.
(d) 23.

15. What are the names of Tom's housemates when Christine comes to him in Part One?
(a) Max and Luis.
(b) Andrew and Jess.
(c) Julian and Gus.
(d) James and Paul.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Laurie Garvey in the narrative?

2. What cartoon does Nora Durst watch repeatedly because it reminds her of her lost children?

3. Whose photograph is on the front page of the pamphlet being handed out by Reverend Matt Jamison at the Three-Year Anniversary parade?

4. How old is Jill in Part One?

5. What color clothing do the members of the GR wear in the novel?

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