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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 Ned leaves the Ward's house, whom does F. William Peterson encourage Ned to speak with?
(a) Claude.
(b) Mike.
(c) Jenny.
(d) Sam.

2. Where does F. William Peterson move Jenny?
(a) A stone house on Greenwood Drive.
(b) Away from Mohawk.
(c) Back to the hospital.
(d) A better nursing home.

3. What does Ned learn about Marion?
(a) Her name is not Marion.
(b) She is originally from Mohawk.
(c) She is Sam's friend.
(d) Her brother went to school with Ned.

4. What happens to Ned one night while he tries to retrieve golf balls?
(a) Claude refuses to help him.
(b) The cops almost catch him.
(c) He almost drowns.
(d) Drew returns to jail.

5. Through his day job, what does Ned learn about Mrs. Agajanian?
(a) She gets drunk in the bar every Wednesday.
(b) She got money from the state.
(c) She sold her house.
(d) She won her settlement.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many jobs does Ned hold while he lives with Sam?

2. What happens to Jack Ward on the 16th hole at Mohawk Country Club?

3. Years later, what does Mrs. Ward do with the book that Ned edits?

4. Why does Ned feel sorry for Mrs. Agajanian?

5. To whom does Ned go to pay his respects to the Ward family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Ned unsurprised by Sam stealing his money?

2. How is Sam's graduation present for Ned fitting of his character?

3. What role does F. William Peterson play in Ned's life?

4. What is the importance of Drew being Jack Ward's son?

5. How does Jenny react when Ned arrives in Mohawk after college graduation?

6. What kind of life does Claude, Jr. lead?

7. After their celebratory dinner, what is clear about Jenny's relationship with F. William Peterson?

8. What is the meaning behind Sam and Ned instantly recognizing each other at The Night Owl?

9. What does Ned learn about himself concerning job prospects?

10. Why does Jenny become so angry when Eileen calls her house to find Ned?

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