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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. What does Gus come to realize about the "source"?
(a) That it is everywhere.
(b) That it cannot be found.
(c) That it does not exist.
(d) That it has no meaning.

2. What are Henning, Ma, and Bill Bob pretending to play when Gus comes home?
(a) Duck, Duck, Goose.
(b) Blind man's bluff.
(c) Musical chairs.
(d) Go fish.

3. Why is one reason Titus did not give for believing that Eddy will find Gus again?
(a) He was being chivalrous, not creepy.
(b) He told her she was beautiful.
(c) He gave her quotations to match her pole.
(d) He has her pole.

4. What will Gus and Titus trade?
(a) Dinner for love advice.
(b) Secrets for secrets.
(c) Fishing for philosophy.
(d) Girls for bourbon.

5. What story does Gus tell about the animals in the chapter "The Raven and the Why"?
(a) About the bear saving the elk.
(b) About the cedar and the squirrel.
(c) About the boy and the chipmunk.
(d) About the spirit helper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What metaphor does Gus use about Mikey and Show and Tell?

2. What does the man from Arizona who wants to sell Gus's wares say to Gus?

3. What does Attar call God as explained by Titus to Gus?

4. What was Bill Bob doing in the cold air that Gus stood to watch?

5. Why doesn't Gus eat his five pounds of oranges?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gus become somewhat famous in the chapter "Hemingway"?

2. What is the significance of the chapter title "Closing the Door"?

3. Explain the relationship between Descartes and Titus.

4. How does Eddy lead Gus to God?

5. How does Titus feel about God? Be specific in your answer.

6. On Gus's trek back home from the source of the Tamanawis, what does he discover about the spiritual source?

7. How does the story told by Thomas Bigeater affect Gus? Be sure to state specifics from the story.

8. What happens to Gus when he meets the most beautiful girl that he could imagine?

9. What is the purpose of the trek that Gus takes after Nick leaves?

10. What exchange do Titus and Gus have and why?

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