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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. How does Sam respond when Ned complains about his unethical behavior?
(a) "You are right."
(b) "Big deal."
(c) "Sorry."
(d) "So what."

2. How do Rose's clients enter her salon?
(a) The back door.
(b) The front door.
(c) The elevator.
(d) The stairs.

3. What is the result of Drew and Sam's arm wrestling match?
(a) Drew wins easily.
(b) Sam wins after a struggle.
(c) Drew wins by a vote.
(d) Sam beats him decisively and painfully.

4. In 1959, why does Ned say Jenny has stopped leaving the house?
(a) Because the town people are too mean to her.
(b) Because Father Michaels walked out the back door of the church.
(c) Because Sam never comes around anymore.
(d) Because she cannot find a job.

5. What does Drew do with his motorcycle when Sam parks in front of the garage at the Littler's house?
(a) Hits the bike with a baseball bat.
(b) Rams the bike into Sam's car.
(c) Kicks the bike and leaves it.
(d) Lifts the bike over Sam's car.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Ned and Sam's routine, when does Sam return from work?

2. What does Sam's apartment look like?

3. What kind of life does Jack Ward currently live?

4. Who joins Ned and Sam after they visit The Elms after the trip to the nursing home?

5. In Ned and Sam's routine, when does Sam leave for work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Claude Schwartz, Jr.'s actions say about his personality?

2. What sort of relationship does Ned have with Father Michaels?

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

4. Why does Ned think that Jenny is dead?

5. Why does Sam infuriate Jenny?

6. At the beginning of his stay with Sam, why is Ned uncomfortable?

7. Why does Jack Ward claim that he now has so much money that he does not know how to spend it?

8. What internal conflict begins with Ned concerning his father?

9. What does Sam's home say about him?

10. What does Ned's eating situation say about his life with Sam?

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