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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Steven Ames' moto in life?
(a) I'll do it.
(b) Not me.
(c) No problem.
(d) No way.

2. What starts the fire at the Hobart home?
(a) Lightning.
(b) Gun fire.
(c) Seth.
(d) Gary's grill.

3. In what state is this novel set?
(a) Ohio.
(b) California.
(c) Idaho.
(d) Montana.

4. How many vans line up on Poplar Street at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) Two.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Four.

5. What character is in Marinville's books?
(a) A hamster.
(b) A dog.
(c) A bird.
(d) A cat.

6. Who does Johnny threaten after he rearranges Mary's body?
(a) Steve.
(b) Gary.
(c) Peter.
(d) Collie.

7. Who keeps Audrey from leaving the house the first time she tries?
(a) Seth.
(b) Herb.
(c) Tak.
(d) Janice.

8. How many times had Collie been shot at during his time in the police force?
(a) Twice.
(b) Four times.
(c) Once.
(d) Nine times.

9. Who does not go in the store after the shooting?
(a) Brad.
(b) Cynthia.
(c) Collie.
(d) Steve.

10. What is Gary drinking?
(a) Bombay gin.
(b) Beer.
(c) Vermouth.
(d) Coke.

11. Where has Mary been?
(a) The grocery.
(b) The Columbus Hotel.
(c) Crossroads Mall.
(d) Work.

12. What does Gary think he must do if he ever plans to sober up?
(a) Divorce Marielle.
(b) Start exercising.
(c) Move.
(d) Go to AA meetings.

13. Who does Johnny tell to take Ralph inside?
(a) Jim.
(b) Cynthia.
(c) Peter.
(d) Dave.

14. What kind of dog is Hannibal?
(a) A Collie.
(b) A poodle.
(c) A German Shepherd.
(d) A Doberman.

15. From what disorder does Seth suffer?
(a) Mental retardation.
(b) Autism.
(c) Asthma.
(d) Depression.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the character is Chapter 4 who sees everything?

2. What position does Cary play on his baseball team?

3. Who sees the hurt in Ellie's eyes when her parents show their unconditional love for Ralph?

4. What is the name of the paper that Cary is delivering?

5. What does Jan suggest Audrey do?

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