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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After his conversation with Wussy, what does Ned do in the park?
(a) Sleeps.
(b) Skateboards.
(c) Journals.
(d) Throws rocks at a shed.

2. When Sam returned Ned after the kidnapping, how did Sam leave?
(a) Sam never left again.
(b) With tears and pleading.
(c) Sam left with the police.
(d) With bulletholes in his car.

3. Why does Sam take Ned to the nursing home to visit Jenny?
(a) To pay Jenny's hospital bill.
(b) To prove she is alive.
(c) To satisfy F. William Peterson.
(d) To make Jenny feel better.

4. Who talks Drew away from his motorcycle after his wreck?
(a) Sam.
(b) Jack.
(c) Jenny.
(d) Ned.

5. When Ned is twelve years old, what does he enjoy doing in Myrtle Park?
(a) Stealing lunches.
(b) Playing chess.
(c) Riding his bike.
(d) Talking to girls.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What story concerning Tree does Ned recollect as he wanders the dark basement?

4. Why does Jenny stop taking Librium?

5. What does Ned tell Sam about Rose's business?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ned think that Jenny is dead?

2. What kind of parent does Sam Hall continue to show himself?

3. Why does Ned decide not to believe anyone who says his father has left town?

4. Why did Sam kidnap Ned?

5. What bothers Ned about Jack Ward?

6. Why does Ned become an entrepreneur?

7. How is attending church like drinking for Jenny?

8. How is it symbolic that Ned gets an education at the Mohawk Grill?

9. Why does Sam infuriate Jenny?

10. What happens with Father Michaels and Jenny?

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