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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 Trainspotting at Leith Central Station, who does Begbie announce has AIDS?
(a) Tommy.
(b) His girl.
(c) Kelly.
(d) Sick Boy.

2. In Junk Dilemmas No. 67, Dennis Ross OD'ed on a mixture of heroin and what?
(a) Meth.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Novocaine.
(d) Cocaine.

3. In his scam in A Scottish Soldier, a veteran of what war does Swan pretend to be?
(a) Falklands.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Korea.

4. Why does Venters deteriorate significantly faster than Davie in Bad Blood?
(a) He is significantly older.
(b) He drinks and consumes too much.
(c) He also has cancer.
(d) He has a more advanced case.

5. What dish does Kelly put her tampon in in Eating Out?
(a) The soup.
(b) The wine.
(c) The ice cream.
(d) The profiteroles.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Courting Disaster, Renton claims to have a passion for what philosopher?

2. How is Billy killed in Bang to Rites?

3. Why does Renton not feel bad for ripping off Second Prize at the end of the book?

4. Why is Gilbert unworried by the mates in Station to Station?

5. Which of the mates arrives late for the bus to London in Station to Station?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Sick Boy's escapade in Deid Dugs.

2. What hallucinations does Renton have as he slips in and out of consciousness?

3. What surprise does Renton have when he wakes up in Gi's flat?

4. How does Renton and Sharon's relationship change in Bang to Rites?

5. Why does Renton's father warn him in Bang to Rites?

6. In Bad Blood, how does Alan Venters and Davie's relationship develop?

7. What does Dr. Forbes uncover about Renton's addiction in Searching for the Inner Man?

8. Describe the interchange Renton has with an old schoolmate at the end of this chapter.

9. How does Davie take revenge on Alan Venters in Bad Blood?

10. What uncharacteristic moment occurs with Renton in Straight Dilemmas No. 1?

(see the answer keys)

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