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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not something Tom associates with Joe?
(a) Never running out of money.
(b) Going to work.
(c) Having drinks.
(d) Sitting around all day.

2. What musical instrument does Wesley play?
(a) Drums.
(b) Trumpet.
(c) Saxophone.
(d) Piano.

3. For what reason does Tom uncharacteristically admonish Joe?
(a) For wearing white after Labor Day.
(b) For always doing foolish things.
(c) For driving too fast.
(d) For taking too many medications.

4. What is Joe doing at a table by himself?
(a) Texting
(b) Drinking
(c) Playing cards
(d) Watching TV

5. Why does Joe give Tom a nickel?
(a) To play the phonograph.
(b) To buy candy.
(c) To buy ice cream.
(d) To play the marble game.

6. Who is the frightening woman who Dudley invites to the bar?
(a) Marina.
(b) Loretta.
(c) Louise.
(d) Lorene.

7. Why is Wesley so excited when he returns to the bar?
(a) His home loan was approved.
(b) Nick is going to pay him to play the piano.
(c) He is accepted at the college he really wants to attend.
(d) His girlfriend has come back.

8. What is the name of the horse that Joe claims to have won?
(a) Precious Moment.
(b) Just Precious.
(c) Precious Time.
(d) Just In Time.

9. What does Joe send Tom out to buy?
(a) Cigars.
(b) Candy.
(c) Toys.
(d) Flowers.

10. What does Joe ask Mary to do?
(a) Marry him.
(b) Sing.
(c) Dance.
(d) Go to dinner.

11. Why does Joe decide to unexpectedly accompany Tom to see Kitty?
(a) To offer her tuition money.
(b) To stop her from crying.
(c) To give her a bus ticket.
(d) To offer her a job.

12. What is the name of the horse Joe tells Nick to bet on?
(a) McCarthy.
(b) McDaddy.
(c) McDougall.
(d) Sweetie Pie.

13. What nationality is the newsboy?
(a) German.
(b) Italian.
(c) Greek.
(d) Polish.

14. What does Joe send Tom out to buy?
(a) Some Cuban cigars.
(b) Theater tickets.
(c) A map of Europe and a gun.
(d) A case of champagne.

15. Who has a black mustache that curls up on the ends?
(a) The Arab.
(b) Willie.
(c) Joe.
(d) Nick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joe say that people spend 23 boring hours doing each day?

2. Who buys all the papers the newsboy has?

3. Which of the following characteristics does not describe Tom?

4. What is the letter on the front of Willie's sweater?

5. What does Kit give the men in the bar all night?

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