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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Arthur say that causes Toby to make fun of Arthur's weight?
(a) Toby is joining in with other boys.
(b) Arthur insulted Toby's mother.
(c) Arthur makes a comment about Toby's orange hands.
(d) Toby wants to look cool.

2. Why does Rosemary continue to make bad choices?
(a) She has no confidence in herself.
(b) She will not see things for what they are.
(c) She believes her actions have no consequences.
(d) She is lazy.

3. Why does Skipper decide not to take Toby with him to Mexico?
(a) Skipper will not be going to Mexico.
(b) There won't be any room for Toby to sleep in the car.
(c) Dwight said Toby couldn't go.
(d) Skipper doesn't want Toby to come.

4. What does Toby's mother do when she feels guilty about how he is treated?
(a) Tries to buy his affection.
(b) Justifies his treatment by saying, "That's the way life is."
(c) Tells him how much she loves him.
(d) Promises she will try to change.

5. What is the name of the nun who teaches Toby's catechism class?
(a) Sister Patrick.
(b) Sister Roberts.
(c) Sister James.
(d) Sister Paul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significance of the particularly cruel woman in the crowd during the game being dressed in curlers and toreador pants?

2. What news does Rosemary have for Toby after spending the weekend with Dwight?

3. What does the contrast between the piano's black keys and the rest of Dwight's house symbolize?

4. What does Dwight do at the tavern in Marblemount?

5. What does Toby's mother believe she will get a job doing in Utah?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the car look when Skipper returns from Mexico? How does Skipper feel about the car?

2. What is Toby's attitude toward Dwight?

3. What do Toby and his mother believe about their new life in Utah?

4. What sins does Toby confess before his baptism? Why does he confess these sins?

5. What activities do Rosemary and Dwight participate in at the local rifle club? How well do they perform?

6. Describe Toby's basketball game against Van Horn.

7. Why do Dwight and Toby pretend to have a normal relationship when Rosemary visits?

8. What happens on the drive from Toby's house to Chinook?

9. Describe the boys Toby is friends with in Seattle.

10. Describe Toby's mother.

(see the answer keys)

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