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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What President's assassination does Marc credit for the drug culture of his generation?
(a) William McKinley's.
(b) James Garfield's.
(c) John F. Kennedy's.
(d) Abraham Lincoln's.

2. What Frankie Vallie song does Paul fantasize about Sean singing to him?
(a) "Can't Take My Eyes Off You."
(b) "Any Day Now."
(c) "Sunny."
(d) "A Day in the LIfe."

3. What is the name of the college parties that are typically held on Thursdays in the novel?
(a) Thirsty Thursdays.
(b) Thoughtful Thursdays.
(c) Thankless Thursdays.
(d) Thistle Thursdays.

4. What nationality are the men who approach Victor at the nude beach and teach him to sing songs in their native language?
(a) Romanian.
(b) Slovenian.
(c) Yugoslavian.
(d) Bulgarian.

5. In what state is this novel set?
(a) Maine.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) Delaware.
(d) Vermont.

6. What do the mystery letters that appear in Sean's mailbox tell him?
(a) That someone knows about his secret life.
(b) That someone is in love with him.
(c) That someone is pregnant with his baby.
(d) That someone wants ransom to return his dog.

7. What is the name of the hotel where Paul travels to meet his mother?
(a) The Holiday Inn.
(b) The Ritz-Carlton.
(c) The Econo Lodge.
(d) The Hilton.

8. How does Paul react when he hears that someone is leaving notes in Sean's mailbox?
(a) He doesn't care who Sean spends his time with.
(b) He is confused about who Sean really wants to be with.
(c) He is extremely jealous.
(d) He thinks the action is cute.

9. What is the name of the man who got Sara pregnant?
(a) Bill.
(b) Tim.
(c) Sean.
(d) Marc.

10. During what decade is this novel set?
(a) The 70s.
(b) The 80s.
(c) The 60s.
(d) The 90s.

11. When Paul visits his mother in Boston, how long had it been since he spoke to his father?
(a) A year.
(b) A day.
(c) A month.
(d) A week.

12. What does Mitchell leave on Paul's bed the morning after they have sex?
(a) A suicide note.
(b) A plate of breakfast food.
(c) A bouquet of yellow roses.
(d) An overflowing ashtray.

13. What happens when Victor visits the nude beach in Crete?
(a) He loses his clothes.
(b) He is assaulted.
(c) He nearly drowns.
(d) He gets sunburned.

14. How many times does Paul change his outfit in preparation for his "date" with Sean?
(a) Sixteen times.
(b) Eight times.
(c) Four times.
(d) Twelve times.

15. Why is Sean embarrassed of Deirdre when she tries to talk to him at the cafeteria?
(a) Because she is overweight.
(b) Because she is unintelligent.
(c) Because she is not very good looking.
(d) Because she is a freshman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Judy start dating after she hears the truth about Lauren and Franklin?

2. What venereal disease has Steve heard that Lauren is suffering from?

3. How much money does Marc owe to Sean for drugs?

4. What is the name of Judy's boyfriend?

5. On what day of the week does Paul leave school to visit with his mother?

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