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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is significant about the abrupt style in a book filled with rambling statements?
(a) It is unnatural.
(b) It shows how much more important this chapter is than the others.
(c) It mimics the sometimes abrupt nature of death.
(d) It is less important than the rest of the book.

2. Damian attempts to engage Andy in conversation by doing what?
(a) Asking many questions about being an artist.
(b) Talking about the amount of risk involved in being an artist.
(c) Complimenting him about his work.
(d) Asking him about his art.

3. While people are living their lives what can happen?
(a) They fed and satisfied in a matter of minutes.
(b) They are caught up short by death's appearance.
(c) They fall in love quickly.
(d) They go from single to married in a matter of moments.

4. How many tricks does Andy have to help him persevere?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

5. Almost as much fun for Andy as grocery shopping is what?
(a) Buying for others.
(b) Cooking with his groceries.
(c) Shopping for books and magazines.
(d) Eating his groceries.

6. What is annoying Andy about his room?
(a) It is too small.
(b) The bed is not very comfortable.
(c) The waxing and waning of the noise from the racecars.
(d) It is not very tidy.

7. Why does Andy love folding money and notes?
(a) He does not want others to know how much money he has.
(b) He likes crinkled money.
(c) Wealthy people keep this money in long white envelopes.
(d) He loves how thick it looks when it is folded.

8. Should one ever complain about a situation while the situation is still going on?
(a) Yes, rarely.
(b) No, never.
(c) Yes, always.
(d) Yes, sometimes.

9. Is this chapter symbolic?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Somewhat.
(d) Maybe.

10. What does Andy think about flying?
(a) He does not mind it.
(b) He loves it.
(c) He does not like it.
(d) He refuses to do it.

11. Why should supermarkets do this?
(a) In order to keep others from eating bad meat.
(b) In order to make shopping easier.
(c) In order to create a more balanced economy.
(d) In order to make him feel special.

12. Andy admires people who can use space wisely with what?
(a) Thought.
(b) Art.
(c) Words.
(d) Sound.

13. With what can Andy not be bothered?
(a) A wallet.
(b) Dollar bills.
(c) Pennies.
(d) Other people.

14. When does Andy enjoy going to restaurants and drugstores?
(a) In the morning.
(b) During the afternoon.
(c) In the middle of the night.
(d) On the weekends.

15. Andy claims that the perception of discipline comes from what?
(a) Smiling all the time.
(b) Doing what he is told to do.
(c) His good manners.
(d) Being quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does B clean with a special cloth?

2. According to Andy, everyone should live in what?

3. Can the brevity of the chapter be seen as a literary form?

4. The fact that Andy will not relinquish his big bag when shopping at the grocery makes it appear that what is happening?

5. These from number 117 are proof of what?

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