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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 7, what does the Kid initially say that the sticker says on the dummy's trunk?
(a) Progeny of Western Union.
(b) Phi Beta Kappa.
(c) Base One Processing.
(d) Woodsmen of The World.

2. In the italicized section of Chapter 6, what does the Kid want to show the girl?
(a) Templates from Base One.
(b) Some film reels.
(c) Some new chataquas.
(d) Pages from the Kid's diary.

3. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 7, what is John's solution for getting off of parole?
(a) Change identity.
(b) Pay off the judge.
(c) Be acquitted for good behavior.
(d) Have his case thrown out.

4. In the italicized section of Chapter 5, what does the girl call the Kid when he asks her why he gets no respect from her?
(a) A dwarf.
(b) A gibbering imp.
(c) A liar.
(d) An incurable nuisance.

5. In the italicized section of Chapter 7, what is the dummy made out of?
(a) Glass.
(b) Metal.
(c) Wood.
(d) Clay.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the italicized section of Chapter 5, what does he switch his major to?

2. Bobby visits a person at Stella Maris. What religious historical figure does that person have a vision of?

3. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 7, what becomes of the woman that John asked to marry him?

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

5. Why does Bobby say that he could not kill himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. Over the winter, Bobby has a dream of a doctor and a nurse showing him something and asking if Bobby wants to show that something to her. What is the thing that they are discussing and who is the "her"?

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

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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