1. What beginning statement(s) does Steve finally write in his journal in Part One, Chapter 9?
(a) "It feels dark a lot of the time; I thought it would clear up, and it's eased a little, but it's still dark" (56).
(b) "I wonder if I can really tell you what it was like to lose Linda, how heavy the blow was to me" (55-56).
(c) "Our son was so beautiful. He was perfect. A round little baby boy" (56).
(d) "I always try to stay level-headed in copy waters: that's what I'm good at, it's one of the things people know me by" (56).

2. Where is the setting of the story?
(a) Las Vegas, Nevada.
(b) Nevada, Iowa.
(c) New York City, New York.
(d) Portland, Massachusetts.

3. At the start of the novel, who brings back the movies, "She's All That" and says it is malfunctioning?
(a) Lindsey Redinius.
(b) Ezra Collins.
(c) Lisa Sample.
(d) Sarah Jane.

4. What is the tone when Steve first introduces Jeremy to his new girlfriend, Shauna?
(a) The tone is peaceful, because Steve's girlfriend is shy and quiet.
(b) The tone is very tense, because Jeremy feels that Steve's girlfriend is asking too many questions.
(c) Jeremy thinks that she is very attentive and kind.
(d) Jeremy thinks that she is conceited and makes the situation uncomfortable.

5. Why does Sarah Jane tell Jeremy that she should have called him and let him come to work late according to Part One, Chapter 3?
(a) Sarah Jane wishes she would have called Jeremy to let him know he did not have to come into work at all.
(b) Sarah Jane wishes she would have told Jeremy to stay home, so she could watch the strange videos in peace.
(c) Sarah Jane should have called Jeremy, because she is able to work at Video Hut alone that day.
(d) Sarah Jane wishes she would have called, because the roads are piled up with snow, and it is slow at Video Hut.