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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Toby and his friends steal gas from the Welsh farm?
(a) They want to drive to Bellingham.
(b) They want to re-sell the gas.
(c) Huff has dared them to do it.
(d) They hate the Welsh family.

2. What is the one offense Toby's mother cannot forgive him for?
(a) Acting inhuman.
(b) Being rude to her.
(c) Cruelty.
(d) Lying.

3. Why does Toby ask Mr. Howard to pick him up in front of a crowded drugstore?
(a) Toby doesn't want Mr. Howard to see his house.
(b) Toby wants other kids to see him with a father-like figure.
(c) Toby doesn't trust Mr. Howard.
(d) The drugstore isn't far from Toby's school.

4. Which of the following things can Toby not forgive himself for?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Cheating.
(c) Cruelty.
(d) Lying.

5. Why is Dwight nice to Rosemary after Toby leaves?
(a) Toby is out of the house.
(b) He knows she is trying to leave.
(c) He has found religion.
(d) He has come into some money.

6. How does Toby feel about the information he writes on his letters of recommendation and transcripts?
(a) He doesn't care what he writes as long as it will get him into a better school.
(b) He feels everything he writes is the hidden truth and his real identity.
(c) He thinks that anyone who reads the papers will automatically believe the information is true.
(d) He is ashamed of lying.

7. Where does Toby plan to go when he steals checks from a bank?
(a) Alaska.
(b) Stanford.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) Princeton.

8. At Arthur's house one night, Toby and Arthur kiss. What happens as a result?
(a) They begin a relationship.
(b) Their friendship falls apart.
(c) From then on, they make fun of each other every time they feel they are getting too close.
(d) Nothing.

9. How does Toby respond when Mr. Howard warns him that he might have a rough time at Hill?
(a) Toby admits he is nervous about Hill.
(b) Toby tells Mr. Howard how rough his life has already been.
(c) Toby says he knows he can deal with it.
(d) Toby says he is dead set on going.

10. What does Toby say when Mr. Howard mentions Toby has led a sheltered life?
(a) Toby says he won't let it hold him back.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Toby angrily replies that he has not led a sheltered life.
(d) Toby politely tells Mr. Howard that his life has not been sheltered.

11. Why is Toby not excited at first about being accepted at Hill?
(a) He doesn't want to leave his friends.
(b) He would rather join the Army.
(c) He is having second thoughts about going to a new school.
(d) He is losing faith in his own future.

12. What does Toby think is funny while at the tailor?
(a) The Howards think he is deserving of what they're giving him.
(b) He is given so many clothes.
(c) So much care is being put into making Toby look the part.
(d) The tailor calls him Mr. Wolff with a straight face.

13. When Arthur discovers that Toby has spent all his money, Arthur:
(a) Is angry, but forgives Toby.
(b) Ignores Toby, as Toby had ignored him.
(c) Gets into a fight with Toby.
(d) Runs away without Toby.

14. How does Toby spend his $80?
(a) On two bus tickets to Alaska.
(b) He loses it in a poker game.
(c) On food and games.
(d) He buys souvenirs for Pearl.

15. What happens when Mr. Welsh refuses Toby's help on the farm?
(a) It is the first time Toby feels disappointed in himself.
(b) Toby insults Mr. Welsh.
(c) Toby tries to give Mr. Welsh money instead.
(d) Mr. Bolger becomes angry with Mr. Welsh.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Toby falls from a tree branch down a concrete hill, what demonstrates his disinterest in saving his own life?

2. What does Toby tell Mrs. Howard when she asks how his mother is coping with her son moving so far away?

3. Why does Mrs. Howard make Toby uncomfortable?

4. How does Geoffrey try to keep Toby out of trouble?

5. Why does Rosemary campaign for Senator Jackson and John F. Kennedy?

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