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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. In the italicized section of Chapter 5, what is Bobby's original major at college?
(a) Biology.
(b) Anthropology.
(c) Underwater welding.
(d) Mathematics.

2. In the italicized section of Chapter 5, why does the girl go to the hospital?
(a) To have an exploratory operation.
(b) To talk to a therapist.
(c) To have a broken nose mended.
(d) To receive electroshock therapy.

3. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 7, what dish do Bobby and Kline both order?
(a) Puttanesca.
(b) Gnocchi.
(c) Pasta arbiata.
(d) Fettuccine with clams.

4. In the italicized section of Chapter 5, what is the girl writing in her notebook when the Kid wants to look at it?
(a) Musical compositions.
(b) Shorthand notes on Gabelsberger.
(c) Technical drawings of violins.
(d) Architectural designs.

5. In the italicized section of Chapter 5, what is the girl's doctor's proper name?
(a) Trask.
(b) Henderson.
(c) Chetworth.
(d) Hardwick.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 5, what does John say is more binding than blood?

2. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 5, what animal does John see at the Absinthe House a while back?

3. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 6, after his meeting with Kline, who does Bobby go searching for?

4. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 6, what did Kline's parrot do in the carnival?

5. To whom does Bobby try writing letters during the winter while he is on leave from New Orleans?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Bobby returns from Tucson and meets up with Kline, why does Bobby say that he cannot get on with his life?

2. One night while Bobby is in Wartburg, Bobby mentions Alice's papers. Who is Alice? What happened to her?

3. In the opening of the non-italicized section of Chapter 6, where is Bobby and what is he doing?

4. How does the person that Bobby meets with after talking to the guys in suits know that Bobby's sister was beautiful?

5. What happens to Bobby's pet while Bobby is away on the jack-up rig? How does it happen?

6. After recounting his time in Eastern State, why does John say that he is somewhat reluctant about Tulsa being back in his life?

7. After Bobby's meeting with the IRS agent, he meets up with Kline. What does Kline say about the shape of his own life and how is that a contrast to Bobby's life?

8. What does the IRS agent at the post office say is the reason for the IRS becoming involved in Bobby's life?

9. What does the IRS do to Bobby?

10. In the italicized section of Chapter 5, why does Bobby change his major from math to physics?

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