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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Eric call from in "The Wasp Factory"?
(a) A vacation home.
(b) A pay phone.
(c) A truck stop.
(d) A hospital.

2. Where does Frank see the animal on fire through his binoculars?
(a) In town.
(b) On a hill.
(c) In a house.
(d) On the shore.

3. What does Frank say he is facing from Eric in "The Wasp Factory"?
(a) Hate.
(b) Jihad.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Trouble.

4. While in Angus' study, what makes Frank cry?
(a) The test tubes.
(b) The genitals in a jar.
(c) The family picture on the desk.
(d) The potent chemicals.

5. In "Space Invaders," when does Frank suggest wiping out all of humanity?
(a) After they conquer Mars.
(b) Before they go to space.
(c) Never.
(d) Within the next ten years.

6. When Eric first starts college, what career does he choose?
(a) Education.
(b) Law.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Medicine.

7. In "The Wasp Factory," what does Frank tape to the glass of the factory?
(a) Some of his hair.
(b) Old Saul's teeth.
(c) A picture of Eric.
(d) A piece of wax.

8. What does Frank say Eric did to the neighbors' dogs when he came home from school?
(a) He lit them on fire.
(b) He buried them alive.
(c) He kicked them.
(d) He tied them to trees.

9. What does Angus say he puts in Frank's food?
(a) Sleeping pills.
(b) Female hormones.
(c) Male hormones.
(d) Poison.

10. What does Frank see on a phone pole in "The Prodigal"?
(a) An animal ear.
(b) A note from Eric.
(c) A dollar bill.
(d) His picture.

11. Why does Frank say Eric was transferred to different hospitals?
(a) Because he could escape.
(b) Because he couldn't afford them.
(c) Because he needed new medicine.
(d) Because he assaulted workers.

12. How does the phone call between Frank and Eric end in "The Wasp Factory"?
(a) Eric hangs up.
(b) They are disconnected.
(c) Frank refuses to hang up.
(d) Frank hangs up.

13. In "Running Dog," for what does Frank check the coast?
(a) Messages.
(b) Bottles.
(c) Bodies.
(d) Treasures.

14. In "What Happened to Eric," what does Frank say about Eric's style of clothing?
(a) He once wore black for a year.
(b) He dressed like a girl at one point.
(c) He spent years wearing Angus' clothing.
(d) He would go naked in public.

15. When Frank catches a wasp in "Space Invaders," where does he keep it?
(a) A box.
(b) A jar.
(c) In his shoe.
(d) In his hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Frank's first impression of his father's study?

2. What does Angus tell Frank about his accident?

3. In "The Prodigal," why does Frank say his father is a coward?

4. What is behind each number on the clock?

5. What does Frank decide to do to the dam he builds in "Space Invaders"?

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