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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 69 – 110; [Things Darren dreamt…]; The Men (Jane).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What topic is Adam debating in Russell High School?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Liberal democracy.
(c) The Middle East.
(d) Juvenile crime.

2. What tipped Jane off to her mother’s ability to ignore difficult realities?
(a) Her reaction when Jonathan mistakenly rented a pornographic cartoon for Adam.
(b) Her reaction when she rear-ended someone in a parking lot.
(c) Her reaction when Jane told her she was taking a man from his wife.
(d) Her reaction when she stole a painting from her employer.

3. What was Darren’s therapist’s response when Darren lost his job?
(a) He was angry at himself for not foreseeing him running into trouble.
(b) He wanted to give Darren tools for managing his feelings.
(c) He was angry at Darren.
(d) He was angry at the customer who got him fired.

4. What took Adam to see Dr. Erwood?
(a) An outburst of violence.
(b) Depression.
(c) A concussion.
(d) A suicide attempt.

5. Where does Darren say he feels safe?
(a) In Jonathan’s office.
(b) Nowhere.
(c) In tunnels of brush.
(d) In his house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose house does Adam enter at the beginning of the novel?

2. How far apart were Adam and Jason born?

3. What is Darren drinking in the opening chapter?

4. How does the narrator say Darren sees life?

5. What distinguishes Kenneth Erwood in Topeka?

(see the answer key)

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