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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 old was Kevin when he sold his family's liquor store chain and became financially independent?
(a) 35.
(b) 23.
(c) 45.
(d) 51.

2. What author is Tom nicknamed after by the Barefoot People in Part Four?
(a) Jack Kerouac.
(b) Ernest Hemingway.
(c) Jack London.
(d) Samuel Beckett.

3. What is Henning's first name?
(a) Mark.
(b) Phil.
(c) Ed.
(d) Jack.

4. What was the name of Eggy's dog that wandered off after the Sudden Departure?
(a) Quincy.
(b) Spot.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Socks.

5. On what streets is the Falks' house?
(a) Gerard Boulevard.
(b) Fayerweather Street.
(c) Jackson Hole Street.
(d) Clemency Avenue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Jill get her mother for Christmas in Part Four?

2. Where is the area code from on the cell phone Tom uses to call his father in Part Four?

3. Which of Laurie's new housemates at Outpost 17 has severe asthma?

4. How many females are living in the Blue House at the GR headquarters in the beginning of "The Balzer Method"?

5. Where has Kevin made reservations to take Nora for Valentine's Day in Part Four?

Short Essay Questions

1. What led Kevin Garvey to run for public office? Has he achieved his objectives in his position?

2. Who is Patti Levin and what is her role within the GR?

3. What causes Kevin to break down crying during Valentine’s Day dinner? How does Nora respond?

4. How is Christmas morning described at the GR headquarters in Part Three?

5. How does the narrative perspective shift in Part Three?

6. Why does the GR press Laurie to divorce Kevin? Why does Laurie resist?

7. What exchange takes place between Kevin and Laurie Garvey on Christmas Day?

8. How does Gary respond to Meg’s visit on Christmas Day in Part Three?

9. What does Laurie do with Jill’s Christmas gift in Part Three? Why?

10. How is Christmas morning described at the Garvey household in Part Three?

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