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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 22, who does David blame his parents' divorce on?
(a) His mother.
(b) Himself.
(c) No one.
(d) His father.

2. In Chapter 30, what stands out most to Sylvanshine about Glendenning?
(a) The effectiveness of his team members.
(b) The amount of money he makes.
(c) His recent promotion.
(d) His relationship with Lehrl.

3. In Chapter 27, what do the officials of the Peoria REC say about the filings they look for to avoid calling them "profitable"?
(a) "Noncompliant".
(b) "Money-ful".
(c) "Full of issues".
(d) "Problematic".

4. Why does David's father put his arm in the train door in Chapter 22?
(a) Because he is angry.
(b) To let someone get off the train.
(c) To hold it open for David.
(d) It is an accident.

5. In Chapter 31, what do the people wait for?
(a) The work day to end.
(b) A ride to the IRS office.
(c) A phone call from the IRS.
(d) Glendenning to arrive.

6. In Chapter 27, what amount of returns are said to be possible audits?
(a) About 1 percent.
(b) More than 2 percent.
(c) 1 and a half percent.
(d) Less than 1 percent.

7. What does Chapter 25 describe?
(a) The weather.
(b) The pay scale for government employees.
(c) The items in the room.
(d) The roles people play.

8. In Chapter 27, where does most of the REC revenue come from?
(a) Government grants.
(b) Audits.
(c) Penalty fines.
(d) Late taxes.

9. In Chapter 26, how many phantoms are discussed?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

10. At the end of Cusk's training in Chapter 27, how does Cusk respond to the training?
(a) He seems to understand it.
(b) He starts to dislike it.
(c) He does not understand it.
(d) He wants to become a trainer.

11. What form does the narrator of Chapter 22 claim to use?
(a) Historical fiction.
(b) Autobiography.
(c) Rhyming poetry.
(d) Biography.

12. In Chapter 24, what does David notice as he walks through the IRS REC building?
(a) Locked doors.
(b) Leaky pipes.
(c) Broken light bulbs.
(d) Outdated equipment.

13. In Chapter 27, what is David trained to do?
(a) Paper processing jobs.
(b) Highly technical jobs.
(c) Create new forms.
(d) Jobs relating to people.

14. In Chapter 27, where does Cusk sit?
(a) At the front of the room.
(b) Next to a window.
(c) Near the exit.
(d) Along the side wall.

15. In Chapter 24, what does David note about the van that picks him up?
(a) It had bullet proof windows.
(b) It was all black.
(c) It was a new model.
(d) It was a tax seizure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year do David's parents divorce?

2. Who are the main characters of Chapter 31?

3. What happens when David sits next to Cusk on the IRS van?

4. What does Chapter 34 consist of?

5. Where does David say he lived after he was hired by the IRS?

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