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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. In Grieving and Mourning in Port Sunshine, when does the group decide they will talk to Fiona?
(a) In a month's time.
(b) Never.
(c) Immediately.
(d) After Granty's funeral.

2. What substance are Mike Forester and his mates sharing in The First Day of the Edinburgh Festival?
(a) Oxycontin.
(b) Heroin.
(c) Speed.
(d) Marijuana.

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

4. In Junk Dilemmas No. 64, who is knocking on Renton's door as he reels, following a hit?
(a) Lesley.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Sick Boy.
(d) His mother.

5. Who does Renton suspect is knocking at his door in Cock Problems?
(a) Sick Boy.
(b) Stevie.
(c) His mother.
(d) His landlord's son.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Renton get a rented room in The First Day of the Edinburgh Festival?

2. In The Glass, Renton expresses disgust at what group?

3. How does Tommy react to the row at the nearby table in Her Man?

4. Who tries to take the bedding away from Davie in Traditional English Breakfast?

5. Where is the group in Grieving and Mourning in Port Sunshine when they learn that Granty is dead?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the mates decide to go to the Meadows?

2. How is Spud's life since coming off heroin?

3. What does Renton realize about Begbie in The Glass?

4. How is Begbie's home-life portrayed at the beginning of Inner Shitty?

5. What do all of the Junk Dilemmas have in common?

6. Describe the activities of the gang in Grieving and Mourning in Port Sunshine.

7. Why is Tommy worried about his girlfriend in Scotland Takes Drugs in Psychic Defense?

8. How does Renton meet Dianne?

9. What sadistic joke does Johnny Swan play in The Skag Boys?

10. How does Sick Boy dictate activities in The Skag Boys?

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