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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 3, what is Bobby's dive job on the river?
(a) To secure a sunken Tug boat.
(b) To secure a sunken speed boat.
(c) To salvage several sunken freight containers.
(d) To scan for a dolphin that got lost in the river.

2. In the italicized section of Chapter 4, who does the carpentry to fix up the girl's room?
(a) Bobby.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her grandmother.

3. In the italicized section of Chapter 4, why does the Kid say that he came first without his cohorts?
(a) His cohorts do not want to come with him anymore.
(b) He had to scope things out first.
(c) They are in someone else's room at the moment.
(d) He gave his cohorts with day off.

4. In the italicized section of Chapter 2, in whose house is the girl living?
(a) Bobby's house.
(b) Oiler's house.
(c) Her grandmother's house.
(d) Her friend Janine's house.

5. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 2, who does Bobby meet for lunch at Galatoire's?
(a) Long John.
(b) Debussy Fields.
(c) Oiler.
(d) Bianca Pharaoh.

6. In the italicized section of Chapter 1, how are the girl and Bobby related?
(a) Husband and wife.
(b) Father and daughter.
(c) They are not related.
(d) Brother and sister.

7. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 4, what does Bobby's sister say that God is interested in?
(a) Our belief.
(b) Our fear.
(c) Our silence.
(d) Our loyalty.

8. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 2, what part of AA does Bobby's lunch date have trouble with?
(a) The God thing.
(b) The honesty thing.
(c) Introducing herself as an alcoholic.
(d) The making amends thing.

9. In the italicized section of Chapter 4, what is the girl's uncle's name?
(a) Patrick.
(b) Royal.
(c) Kingdon.
(d) Austin.

10. What is on the chain that the hunter finds in the snow near the girl?
(a) A key and ring.
(b) A ruby and gold leaf.
(c) A cross and a star.
(d) A lotus flower and a diamond.

11. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 3, where does Bobby move to after moving out of his apartment?
(a) Seven Seas Bar.
(b) Lou's guest house.
(c) The Decatur Cafe.
(d) Taylor's garage.

12. In the italicized section of Chapter 4, why does the kid say that the girls needs to keep up her strength?
(a) She needs her strength to solve the mystery of her family?
(b) She needs her strength to write more award winning poetry.
(c) She needs her strength to go dancing with Bobby.
(d) She needs her strength to wrest the secrets of creation from the gods.

13. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 2, why does Bobby's lunch friend say they tried to kiss their elbow after falling out of tree?
(a) Because if they kissed their elbow they could change from a boy to a girl.
(b) Because if they kissed their elbow, they would meet their true love.
(c) Because if they kissed their elbow their bone would instantly heal.
(d) Because if they kissed their elbow, they would have good luck for seven years.

14. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 1, what instrument is Bobby playing when John first meets him?
(a) The guitar.
(b) The mandolin.
(c) The violin.
(d) The piano.

15. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 3, who lived in the room at the bar before Bobby moves in?
(a) Tronk.
(b) Kragg.
(c) Meicks.
(d) Lurch.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the italicized section of Chapter 4, who is coming to visit the girl in two weeks?

2. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 1, what does Bobby realize is missing from the plane?

3. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 1, what bar does Bobby go to on Philip St.?

4. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 2, who does Bobby think hid the rubber raft under the tree?

5. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 4, where does Bobby go after eating at the bar?

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