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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 non-italicized section of Chapter 6, after his meeting with Kline, who does Bobby go searching for?
(a) Oiler's family.
(b) A friend of Bobby's father.
(c) The missing passenger.
(d) His friend Borman.

2. Bobby visits a person at Stella Maris. What religious historical figure does that person have a vision of?
(a) Abraham.
(b) Mary.
(c) Moses.
(d) Jesus.

3. In the italicized section of Chapter 6, what does the girl say that the Kid does to her soul?
(a) Endarkens it.
(b) Erases it.
(c) Warps it.
(d) Enlivens it.

4. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 5, who does John say is wiser than Hamlet?
(a) Ophelia.
(b) Krantz
(c) Trimalchio.
(d) Rosenberg.

5. In the italicized section of Chapter 6, the girl sees a younger version herself in what the Kid shows to her. What is the younger version of the girl doing?
(a) Learning to ride a bike.
(b) Studying in school.
(c) Playing with Bobby.
(d) Turning on pointe at a ballet recital.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the italicized section of Chapter 5, what is the real reason he changed his major?

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

3. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 5, what is John's father's profession?

4. In the italicized section of Chapter 5, after the girl wakes up in the recovery room, how does the Kid look?

5. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 6, what book does Bobby read while he is on his dive job?

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. In the italicized section of Chapter 5, what does the Kid tell the girl about math and reality before she goes to bed?

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

4. What happens to Bobby when goes to the jack-up rig?

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

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

8. What is Bobby's response to the IRS agent at the post office?

9. 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?

10. Who does Bobby meet after talking to the guys in suits again?

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