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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. Where does Laura write of going to get coffee in "Christmas Eve Day, 1987"?
(a) The Double R Diner.
(b) The Bang Bang Bar.
(c) The Twin Peaks Inn.
(d) The Dakota Diner.

2. How much cocaine did Laura and her companions get in the November 12, 1987 entry?
(a) A gram.
(b) A kilo.
(c) An ounce.
(d) An eight-ball.

3. What did Laura leave the house to get in the November 12, 1987 entry?
(a) Money.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Food.
(d) Alcohol.

4. Who is the manager of Horne's Department Store?
(a) Mr. Hornby.
(b) Mr. Battis.
(c) Mr. Jettison.
(d) Mr. Anderson.

5. How many initials does Laura record in her February 1, 1988 entry?
(a) 18.
(b) 12.
(c) 20.
(d) 40.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Donna's boyfriend in the narrative?

2. On August 2, 1988, Laura writes that it has been how long since BOB has visited her?

3. Who was shot in Laura's November 12, 1987 entry?

4. Who warned Laura to be careful around Leo, according to the entry from October 3 1986?

5. Whom does Laura write she was going to visit on February 9, 1988?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about Laura's abortion in terms of style/theme?

2. What is significant about BOB's entering the narrative in Part 6, October 3 1986 to April 2, 1987?

3. Whom does Laura describe a dangerous encounter with on February 9, 1988?

4. What metaphor does Laura use in describing her horse Troy in Part 7, June 24 1987 to December 15, 1987?

5. What changes has Laura's character undergone in Part 6, October 3 1986 to April 2, 1987?

6. What does Laura write of Benjamin Horne on March 10, 1988?

7. What is ironic about Laura's relationship with Johnny Horne?

8. What dream-like conversation does Laura describe with her father? When did it take place?

9. Where does Laura write she had begun working on April 7, 1988? What does she say of her relationship?

10. What does Laura describe in her entry from October 3 1986? What kind of language is used?

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