2. How does Margie get money without having a job?
(a) She had a large inheritance.
(b) She receives alimony.
(c) She lives on credit.
(d) She has men pay her way.

3. Where does Ethan dream of going while he is in his special place at the end of the book?
(a) Hell.
(b) The bottom of the ocean.
(c) Home.
(d) Margie's house.

4. How did Ethan expect Ellen to respond to Allen's prize?
(a) She would be happy for him.
(b) She would be shy and absent.
(c) She would be jealous.
(d) She would try to accuse him of cheating.

5. How does Joey say he feels on July 1st?
(a) Alert.
(b) Jumpy.
(c) Excited.
(d) Anxious.

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

7. What does Margie strive to maintain in her life?
(a) Her respect.
(b) Her values.
(c) Her looks.
(d) Her money.

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

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

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

11. Why does Margie think her alimony money is about to stop?
(a) She is making too much money.
(b) She is getting too old.
(c) The allotted time is almost out.
(d) Her ex-husband had a stroke.

12. Why does Ethan refuse to run for town manager?
(a) He does not have the money.
(b) Politicians are manipulated.
(c) The role is meaningless.
(d) It would be a conflict of interest.

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

14. What is the weather like as Ethan and Mary head out on their vacation together?
(a) Foggy.
(b) Rainy.
(c) Snowy.
(d) Sunny and hot.

15. Whom does Ethan say he think turned Marullo into the Department of Immigration?
(a) Joey.
(b) Stoney.
(c) Margie.
(d) Baker.