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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 arbitrary though does Spud have during the funeral in Memories of Matty?
(a) Bangers and mash.
(b) Australia.
(c) Hogan's Heroes.
(d) Ringo Starr.

2. Where does Sick Boy tell Renton he will be traveling soon?
(a) Algeria.
(b) The US.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

3. What is Renton's parent's attitude toward Sick Boy?
(a) They worry of his influence over Renton.
(b) They like him.
(c) They have never met him.
(d) They despise him.

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

5. Which girls slips off with Spud at the end of There Is a Light That Never Goes Out?
(a) Sharon.
(b) Kelly.
(c) Alison.
(d) Donna.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Renton go after leaving his friend's flat at the beginning of London Crawling?

2. Who explains to Renton that he is quitting cold turkey in this chapter?

3. Why does Venters deteriorate significantly faster than Davie in Bad Blood?

4. How does methadone affect Renton's cravings in Searching for the Inner Man?

5. In Bang to Rites, who does Renton decide is most responsible for Billy's death?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Spud's ill-fated night with Laura McEwan.

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

5. How does the trial of Courting Disaster turn out for Renton and Spud?

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

7. How does Matty die?

8. How does Renton interact with his relatives at Billy's wake?

9. What does Renton learn about Sick Boy in the celebration in Courting Disaster?

10. How does the drug deal in Station to Station go down?

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