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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Ethan think should own the talisman now?
(a) Allen.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Margie.
(d) Mary.

2. What does Allen say he wants to do for a living after winning the contest?
(a) Enter contests.
(b) Teach at a college.
(c) Write screen plays.
(d) Work in television.

3. Why did Ethan say he took the talisman from the cabinet?
(a) To keep it safe.
(b) He wanted to show it to Joey.
(c) For good luck.
(d) To get it cleaned.

4. What does Ethan do to make people think he will be in the bathroom?
(a) Puts a sign on the door.
(b) Flips the occupied sign.
(c) Rigs the toilet to continually flush.
(d) Hires a man to sit in there and sound sick.

5. Why does Ethan talk to everybody he sees while sweeping the sidewalk?
(a) He is talking himself out of the robbery.
(b) He feels happy and friendly.
(c) He feels nervous.
(d) He wants alibis.

6. Whose light does Ethan think has gone out at the end of the book?
(a) His own.
(b) Mary's.
(c) Margie's.
(d) Allen's.

7. Whom does Margie want to release from the pain of his life?
(a) Ethan.
(b) Morphy.
(c) Baker.
(d) Joey.

8. After celebrating Allen's prize, what does Ethan do in his dream just before he wakes up?
(a) Kisses Danny.
(b) Gets shot.
(c) Shoots Baker.
(d) Sees the store sinking like a ship.

9. What stings Ethan while he is in his special place at the end of the book?
(a) Centipedes.
(b) Star fish.
(c) Jelly fish.
(d) Wasps.

10. Why is Allen's speech being discredited?
(a) They think Allen had help from his parents.
(b) It was plagiarized.
(c) It is too common.
(d) Allen is not old enough.

11. What does Ethan say is admired over morality?
(a) Stature.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Success.
(d) Criticism.

12. Whom does Ethan talk to when he is in bed after celebrating Allen's prize?
(a) His mother.
(b) His aunt.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His father.

13. Where has Marullo been feeling pain?
(a) His arm.
(b) His knee.
(c) His stomach.
(d) His head.

14. Who used to speak magic words to Ethan?
(a) Marullo.
(b) Deborah.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His mother.

15. How does Ethan feel when he hears what Marullo said about him?
(a) Excited.
(b) Flattered.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Nervous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ethan's name listed in town?

2. How does Margie plan to make her financial situation secure?

3. What will Ethan use the $3,000 from Mary's account for?

4. Whose light does Ethan think is still burning even though they are dead?

5. Where does Ethan dream of going while he is in his special place at the end of the book?

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