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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the setting of the novel's first chapter?
(a) The end of the Vietnam War.
(b) Present day America.
(c) The start of World War II.
(d) The end of World War II.

2. Why does Ned agree to live with Sam for awhile?
(a) Sam lives next to Ned's girlfriend.
(b) Jenny is not well.
(c) Ned needs more freedom.
(d) Ned can work with Sam every day.

3. Who begins the organization "Money People"?
(a) Ned.
(b) Drew.
(c) Eileen.
(d) Sam.

4. When Ned takes the trash down the elevator to the basement, what does Sam not tell Ned?
(a) That the basement holds water.
(b) That people live in the basement.
(c) That he is leaving.
(d) That there is no elevator button in the basement.

5. Where does Ned like to eat dinner the least?
(a) Catherin's.
(b) The Elms.
(c) Eileen's.
(d) The Mohawk Grill.

6. On one of Ned and Drew's motorcycle rides, what sign does Ned see in front of his mother's house?
(a) For Sale.
(b) Garage Sale.
(c) Free Rabbits.
(d) Firewood for Sale.

7. What day does Jenny file for divorce?
(a) The day Sam slaps her for the first time.
(b) The day after Ned's grandfather's funeral.
(c) The day she brings Ned home from the hospital.
(d) The day she discovers Sam's gambling addiction.

8. What does Sam tell Ned about Claude?
(a) Claude died.
(b) Claude tried to hang himself.
(c) Claude was in a motorcycle wreck.
(d) Claude moved away.

9. What kind gesture does Sam make immediately after Ned moves in?
(a) Sam brings him breakfast in bed.
(b) Sam buys him bedroom furniture.
(c) Sam buys him a telephone.
(d) Sam brings him a brown bag filled with clothes.

10. What was Ned doing when Sam kidnapped him?
(a) Playing in the park.
(b) Walking from his Aunt Rose's house.
(c) Eating at the ice cream parlor.
(d) Catching a ball with friends.

11. In an effort to replace the Librium, which of the following does Jenny try?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Church.
(d) Meth.

12. Who invited Father Michaels over to Ned's house for dinner?
(a) Father Michaels.
(b) Sam.
(c) Ned.
(d) Jenny.

13. In 1959, what have Jenny and Ned stopped doing?
(a) Dining out.
(b) Paying bills.
(c) Attending church.
(d) Waiting for Sam.

14. What is Ned's favorite duty at the church?
(a) Sweeping.
(b) Cleaning the windows.
(c) Scrubbing floors.
(d) Mowing.

15. During Father Michaels' troubled Mass, what does Ned do?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Leaves church.
(d) Attemps to help him.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Skinny relays a message to Ned, how does Jenny begin to act?

2. In what condition did Sam return Ned to his mother after Sam kidnapped Ned?

3. On the way to Eileen's house after Sam gets an influx of money, what does Sam stop and buy?

4. After Sam realizes he is not the parent young Ned needs, what does Ned want?

5. When Ned comes downstairs in the morning after hearing a noise the previous night, how does he react?

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