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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 15, how are Claude's psychic moments described?
(a) As being harmful to his personal life.
(b) As being random.
(c) As being helpful in work.
(d) As being annoying.

2. Why does the author quote Mr. Glendenning in Chapter 9?
(a) As a liar.
(b) As an authority figure.
(c) As a fellow writer.
(d) As a fan.

3. How old is the character who sweats in Chapter 13?
(a) 26.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 16.

4. What does RECs stand for?
(a) Risk and Evaluations Centers.
(b) Random Evaluations Centers.
(c) Regional Examination Centers.
(d) Regional Exploratory Centers.

5. Why is the taxpayer being interviewed in Chapter 21?
(a) To return money to them.
(b) To confuse them.
(c) To get them to pay taxes.
(d) To play a trick on them.

6. In Chapter 14, why is Spackman mentioned?
(a) Because of his power.
(b) Because of his memo.
(c) Because of his interview.
(d) Because of his quitting.

7. Why does Lowtis confront his neighbor in Chapter 20?
(a) Because of a robbery.
(b) Because of overgrown grass.
(c) Because of lost mail.
(d) Because of a barking dog.

8. How does the author identify the men in Chapter 3?
(a) He uses their middle names.
(b) He doesn't.
(c) He just describes them physically.
(d) He uses their last names.

9. What feeling does the author add to Mr. Glendenning's quote in Chapter 9?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Love.
(c) Anger.
(d) Pride.

10. How does Claude travel in Chapter 2?
(a) By train.
(b) By boat.
(c) By plane.
(d) By car.

11. In Chapter 16, how does Lane feel toward his job?
(a) Bored.
(b) Excited.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Scared.

12. In Chapter 13, what does the author suggest causes the sweat attacks?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Thinking about sweat attacks.
(c) Worry about his love life.
(d) Genetics.

13. What does Chapter 4 consist of?
(a) A magazine cover.
(b) A broadcast edit.
(c) A page from a play.
(d) A news article.

14. How does Lowtis feel in Chapter 20?
(a) Abused.
(b) Confused.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Happy.

15. In Chapter 5, how do other people react to the man?
(a) They are confused by him.
(b) They love him.
(c) They tolerate him.
(d) They dislike him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does the author say about the genre of this novel?

2. In Chapter 21, what does the interviewer seem most interested in?

3. What is revealed to be a joke in Chapter 14?

4. What title does Lane Dean Jr. have in Chapter 16?

5. In Chapter 9, where does the author say he kept his notes for this novel?

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