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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Charlie feel about the policeman's initial explanation of Aunt Helen's death?
(a) Angry.
(b) Confused.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Disbelief.

2. What does Charlie feel while sitting between Sam and Patrick in the pickup truck?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Infinite.
(c) Curious.
(d) Anxious.

3. What does Charlie like about The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
(a) The music.
(b) The fact that Sam is in it.
(c) The special effects.
(d) The romantic storyline.

4. Why does Charlie feel mad when he sees Dave and his girlfriend dancing together?
(a) He is frustrated with the music playing.
(b) He remembers the incident with his sister.
(c) Dave insults him earlier at the party.
(d) He is jealous of their relationship.

5. Who is the friend Charlie and Sam meet at the party?
(a) Brad, the quarterback.
(b) Bob, the host.
(c) Fritz, the Twinkie eater.
(d) Maggie, the tattooed girl.

6. What does Charlie see as the amazing white stars?
(a) Holes in the glass dome of the sky.
(b) Shooting stars.
(c) Bright city lights.
(d) Snow falling in the night sky.

7. What event occurs on December 24, 1983, that deeply affects Charlie?
(a) His first day of school.
(b) Aunt Helen's accident.
(c) His family's holiday dinner.
(d) His birthday party.

8. Why do Charlie's cousins have to use the bushes instead of the bathroom during holidays?
(a) Because they enjoy hunting.
(b) Because the bathroom is too small.
(c) Because they prefer to be outside.
(d) Because there is only one bathroom available.

9. What is the significance of the Native American marijuana pipe that Sam gives Patrick?
(a) Patrick is a marijuana user.
(b) Patrick is Native American.
(c) It is a unique and thoughtful gift.
(d) Sam has a personal connection to it.

10. What does Sam and Patrick offer to Charlie at the party?
(a) Brownies.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Milkshake.
(d) Alcohol.

11. How does Charlie's sister react to the episode of MASH?
(a) She thinks it is boring.
(b) She cries more than anyone else.
(c) She has watched it already.
(d) She did not watch it.

12. What does Sam do to help Charlie feel more comfortable?
(a) Offers him more brownies.
(b) Holds his hand.
(c) Turns off the music.
(d) Takes him outside for fresh air.

13. What does Sam ask Charlie about his experiences?
(a) If he has ever been in a relationship.
(b) If he has ever been kissed.
(c) If he has ever written a poem.
(d) If he has ever traveled.

14. What os Charlie's response to his sister's request for the Autumn Leaves mix tape?
(a) He secretly makes a copy before returning it.
(b) He keeps it and listens to it often.
(c) He gives it back to her reluctantly.
(d) He refuses to return it.

15. What kind of magazine does Charlie think about writing for in the future?
(a) Science magazine.
(b) Magazine that does not write exaggerated stories.
(c) Music magazine.
(d) News magazine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does everyone, except Sam, laugh when Charlie asks for a milkshake?

2. What tradition does Charlie and his family follow every time they return home from a visit?

3. What is Charlie's reaction to his grandfather's emotional stories during a car ride?

4. What does Sam ask Charlie to do in relation to her gift?

5. Who does Charlie's sister have a serious talk with after the incident in the laundry room?

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