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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mary Elizabeth show her affection toward Charlie?
(a) She holds his hand and danced.
(b) She kisses him on the cheek.
(c) She talks about her favorite movies.
(d) She buys him a record and shares brandy.

2. Why does Patrick stop drinking after seeing Brad in the park?
(a) He is joining a support group.
(b) He realizes it is affecting him negatively.
(c) He wants to focus on his studies.
(d) He wants to save money.

3. How does Charlie approach his paper on Walden for Bill differently this time?
(a) He focuses on analyzing the themes of the book.
(b) He writes a book report.
(c) He interviews his friends about their thoughts on Walden.
(d) He pretends to live by a lake for two years.

4. What does Charlie mention about his interactions with Patrick?
(a) He talks a lot with Patrick.
(b) He listens and nods while Patrick talks.
(c) He argues with Patrick.
(d) He avoids Patrick.

5. What happened when Charlie chose a dare to kiss the prettiest girl in the room during a game of truth or dare?
(a) Patrick interrupts the game and stops Charlie.
(b) Charlie kisses Sam, which leads to an awkward silence.
(c) Mary Elizabeth is excited and kisses him back.
(d) Mary Elizabeth slaps Charlie and storms out.

6. Why does Mary Elizabeth almost not get to attend Sarah Lawrence College?
(a) She decides not to go.
(b) She did not meet the academic requirements.
(c) She got a scholarship.
(d) It is too far from home.

7. What is the reason for Charlie's vomiting?
(a) He has a stomach virus.
(b) He has overeaten.
(c) He had consumed LSD.
(d) He is nervous about mailing the letter.

8. What does the doctor suggest to Charlie and his parents?
(a) Trying alternative medicine.
(b) Joining a support group.
(c) Seeing a psychiatrist again.
(d) Going on a vacation.

9. How does Patrick appear when he picked up Charlie that morning?
(a) Well-rested and cheerful.
(b) Tired but excited.
(c) Dressed formally.
(d) Wearing the same clothes as the previous night.

10. Why does Charlie's mom call him on the phone?
(a) To tell him about an upcoming event.
(b) To ask about his school work.
(c) To inform him that Patrick is on the line.
(d) To invite him to go shopping.

11. What is the mood during the last day of high school?
(a) Happy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Boring.
(d) Sad.

12. Why does Charlie's sister want to help him fix his hair?
(a) She is a hairstylist.
(b) She wants to make fun of him.
(c) She notices chunks of hair missing.
(d) His hair is trendy after the cutting incident.

13. What is Mary Elizabeth's plan for her future education?
(a) She plans to major in science.
(b) She wants to study music.
(c) She is unsure about her career path.
(d) She intends to pursue degrees in political science and sociology with a minor in women's studies.

14. What subject does Charlie's father talk to him about?
(a) Sports.
(b) Music.
(c) Sex.
(d) Movies.

15. What prank do the seniors pull as part of their tradition?
(a) Filling the swimming pool with grape Kool-Aid.
(b) Turning the gym into a maze.
(c) Covering the hallway with confetti.
(d) Toilet papering the trees in front of the school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event are Patrick and Sam planning to attend after walking and talking?

2. Why does Charlie want to put the letter in a mailbox?

3. What is Patrick's plan for college?

4. How does Mary Elizabeth react to Charlie's presence at her house?

5. Why is Charlie lonely at school?

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