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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Blowing It: Courting Disaster, Junk Dilemmas No. 66, Deid Dugs, Searching for the Inner Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Courting Disaster, why does Billy want to stay close to his wife?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) He suspects she is sleeping around.
(c) He is only back in Leith for a short time.
(d) She has flu.

2. Why is Tommy's concert purchase a poor decision in Scotland Takes Drugs in Psychic Defense?
(a) Tommy is in debt.
(b) Tommy has to skip work to go to the concert.
(c) The concert is on his girlfriend's birthday.
(d) The concert promoter has a grudge against him.

3. Why is Renton mortified by his mother in Courting Disaster?
(a) She gets incredibly drunk.
(b) She tells stories of his babyhood.
(c) She keeps crying.
(d) She insists he drink only soda.

4. What performer's concert has Tommy bought tickets to in Scotland Takes Drugs in Psychic Defense?
(a) Iggy Pop.
(b) David Bowie.
(c) The Stone Roses.
(d) The Clash.

5. How does Begbie want to do at the beginning of the chapter?
(a) Have a quiet drink.
(b) Sneak into a football match.
(c) Pick up a prostitute.
(d) Rob tourists.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Begbie berate Stevie in Victory on New Year's Day?

2. At the end of The Glass, Renton reflects that he spent much of his childhood doing what?

3. Which two characters hit on the girls in this chapter?

4. Describe Renton's relationship with Hazel.

5. What is not among the alcoholic supplies that Begbie and Renton pick up for their trip?

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