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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Laura wakes up from a dream in which BOB told her that she would not have any sexual knowledge without him, what is NOT one feeling she has when she awakes?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Horrified.

2. What behavior does Laura's mom observe that makes her worry about Laura?
(a) Laura is eating very little.
(b) Laura no longer smiles.
(c) Laura is having a greater number of nightmares.
(d) Laura's grades begin to drop.

3. What does Laura mean when she directs her writing to BOB, saying, "I can feel you deciding how and when" (90).
(a) That BOB is planning to murder Bobby.
(b) That BOB is planning to leave her forever.
(c) That BOB is planning to murder Laura's parents.
(d) That BOB is planning Laura's murder.

4. When Leo, Bobby, and Laura go to the drug dealer's house, where is the house located?
(a) In New Beach.
(b) In Prairie Town.
(c) In Low Town.
(d) In Mill Town.

5. On New Year's Eve, Bobby tells Laura that he wants them to be together because they like each other and not for what other reason?
(a) Because they like having sex.
(b) Because people at school expect them to be together.
(c) Because they are lonely.
(d) Because of their deal about Bobby selling cocaine for Leo.

6. On the day Laura uncharacteristically skips school, what does she do at home all day since her parents are gone at a convention?
(a) She paints a portrait of BOB.
(b) She watches television.
(c) She drinks alcohol.
(d) She organizes her bedroom.

7. What social issue gets Laura fired up about volunteering her time for the cause?
(a) Domestic violence.
(b) Elder care.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Sexual abuse.

8. What is distinctive about the sky the night that Leo, Laura, and Bobby go to the drug dealer's house, causing both Laura and Leo to worry that it is a bad omen?
(a) There is a red glow to it.
(b) The clouds resemble menacing animals.
(c) There is no moon.
(d) There are no visible stars.

9. After Leo, Laura, and Bobby speed away from the drug dealer's house amidst a hail of gunfire, what does Laura see that causes her to panic again?
(a) Bobby tells her he has forgotten his pistol in the house.
(b) The truck runs out of gas.
(c) The road up ahead is closed.
(d) There is a stranger in the bed of the truck fighting with Leo.

10. What do Bobby and Laura do to celebrate New Year's Eve?
(a) They build a bonfire.
(b) They take shots of tequila.
(c) They watch the town fireworks display.
(d) They lie out under the stars with other couples.

11. What reason does Laura give for accepting the apology from the man who had strangled her into unconsciousness outside of the drug dealer's house?
(a) She had regained consciousness and felt okay.
(b) She understood why he had done it.
(c) It was preferable to being killed with his gun.
(d) She knew she had made some grave mistakes in the past.

12. What does Bobby call Laura's parents?
(a) Mr and Mrs. Palmer.
(b) Mom and Dad.
(c) The Fam.
(d) Folks.

13. What is the last thing that the man Bobby shot says to Bobby within Laura's dream?
(a) "Say hello to your mother for me" (117).
(b) "Death to you and yours" (117).
(c) "You watch that girlfriend of yours. Someone down here is saving her a seat" (117).
(d) "Beware of Bob" (117).

14. Who steals a kilo of cocaine from the drug dealer's house?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Laura.
(c) Bobby.
(d) Leo.

15. Laura writes that she knows Norma will be unable to call her back anytime soon to work on their volunteering idea because Norma's husband Hank has gotten in some trouble. What kind of trouble is he in?
(a) He stole a case of beer from the convenience store and is being charged with theft.
(b) He killed a man on the highway and is being charged with vehicular manslaughter.
(c) He got in a fight at the bar and is being charged with disturbing the peace.
(d) He robbed a liquor store and is being charged with armed robbery.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Laura writes that she must go Christmas shopping the following day and has no idea what to buy for anyone, she says she wants only one thing for Christmas. What is it?

2. When Laura begins to put on sexual shows for others, what does she say she is thinking about during those shows?

3. Laura writes to BOB that she would admit he has won if he would do just one thing. What is that one thing?

4. Besides being glued to the television, what other reason does Laura give for both Leo and Bobby being unwilling to accompany her to her destination?

5. When Laura says that she wishes she were younger again when she used to not remember specifics of BOB's abuse, what does she say she HAD been aware of?

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