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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, what is Bobby doing in Paris?
(a) Going on a tour of art museums.
(b) Attending university.
(c) Learning how to dive.
(d) Tuning and testing out Bobby's race car.

2. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 6, what keeps the rest of the crew from joining Bobby?
(a) The crew get lost on their way out.
(b) The job is cancelled and no one tells Bobby.
(c) The crew's boat malfunctions.
(d) A severe storm.

3. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 6, the next time the guys in suits show up, who do they show Bobby a picture of that he recognizes?
(a) Oiler.
(b) Long John.
(c) His father.
(d) His sister.

4. What does Bobby tell Kline that his sister spends her inheritance money on?
(a) On her college education.
(b) On a Violin.
(c) On a house.
(d) On an engagement ring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another of Bobby's nicknames for John?

2. In the italicized section of Chapter 6, what is the projectionist's name that the Kid brings to help him?

3. In Chapter 8, where does Bobby go to work after leaving New Orleans?

4. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 7, why does John say that he is in a brown study?

5. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 7, when Kline picks up Bobby, why does he motion to Bobby to be silent?

Short Essay Questions

1. What cathartic exclamations does Bobby make at the end of his visit with the person who comes to visit Bobby while Bobby is living alone in a shack by the beach?

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

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

5. Who shows up in the girl's recovery room? How do they look? What is the girl's response?

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. Who visits Bobby while he is living alone in a shack by the beach? Why does the person who visits Bobby say that he is there?

9. Where does Bobby go to live for the winter after having his conversation with Kline about Bobby getting on with his life?

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

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