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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. In Chapter 2, where is Claude reassigned?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Michigan.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Indiana.

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

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

5. Why does Claude speak to Merrill in Chapter 2?
(a) About a business disaster.
(b) About a safety flaw.
(c) About a hiring problem.
(d) About a financial crisis.

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

7. In Chapter 5, what has happened to the man's mother?
(a) She attempted suicide.
(b) She ran away from home.
(c) She caught a terrible disease.
(d) She was in a car accident.

8. What does the author say is a lie in Chapter 9?
(a) The book's title.
(b) The book's reputation.
(c) The book.
(d) The book's disclaimer.

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

10. How do higher temperatures affect the character in Chapter 13?
(a) They make him tired.
(b) They cause him to panic.
(c) Sometimes they make him sweat less.
(d) Sometimes they make him sweat more.

11. Why does the author suggest researching government documents in Chapter 9?
(a) To increase understanding.
(b) To kill time.
(c) To undermine elected officials.
(d) To find a job.

12. In Chapter 9, who does the author say did most of the editing of this novel?
(a) His editor.
(b) His brother.
(c) The publisher.
(d) Himself.

13. What is Merrill's middle name?
(a) Lehrl.
(b) Carol.
(c) Perril.
(d) Errol.

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

15. In Chapter 9, what does the author say is the IRS' biggest strength?
(a) Being run by men.
(b) Being dull.
(c) Being a government agency.
(d) Being educated.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, what does one interviewee say was the basis of IRS agent performance review in the past?

2. In Chapter 13, what does the character try to attribute his sweating to?

3. In Chapter 9, what year does the author say it is?

4. In Chapter 18, why do agents use Desk Names?

5. In Chapter 3, how many men are in the car?

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