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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. From where does Ned retrieve golf balls?
(a) The thirteenth and fourteenth holes of the Mohawk Country Club.
(b) Klein's Department Store.
(c) Around town.
(d) The corner of The Elms and Greenwood Drive.

2. After Jenny learns Ned is in town after college graduation, where do they go for dinner?
(a) Woodchuck.
(b) Mohawk Grill.
(c) The Elms.
(d) Klein's.

3. As Ned works on the book, what does he learn from Mrs. Ward?
(a) She has no publisher.
(b) She has no plan.
(c) She has no money.
(d) She dislikes Tria.

4. After the suicide attempt, why does Ned still hang out with Claude?
(a) So that Claude's mother can rest.
(b) Claude needs help walking.
(c) So that Claude feels better.
(d) Claude is much nicer now.

5. How does Mrs. Ward's father's book sell?
(a) It does not sell one copy.
(b) It reaches the number one spot.
(c) It only sells in Mohawk.
(d) It generates lots of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ned describe Andy Winkler?

2. Why does Drew land in jail?

3. After graduation, what is Ned's day job?

4. After living with Sam, whom does Ned live with?

5. What does Ned realize on his way home after his night at the Big Bend Hunting Lodge?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens with Drew after Jack Ward's funeral?

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

3. How is the pool table symbolic of the relationship between Ned and Sam?

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

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

6. What does Ned think of the white jewel house?

7. What do readers learn about Ned during Jack Ward's funeral?

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

9. Why does Ned invited Claude to the country club with him?

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

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