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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Daphne's neighborhood, the narrator notices that there is no smell of oil refineries in the air and even what?
(a) The trees grow taller.
(b) The houses are bigger.
(c) The roads are cleaner.
(d) The flowers are brighter.

2. The Bigelow family's chauffeur drives Daphne and the narrator to the Orpheum in what?
(a) Rolls Royce.
(b) Jaguar.
(c) Limousine.
(d) Convertible.

3. Who does the narrator finally invite to the prom?
(a) Daphne Bigelow.
(b) Almira Davidson.
(c) Jenny Lunt.
(d) Wanda Hickey.

4. How does the narrator react when he sees Josie all dressed up for the party?
(a) He's mesmerized.
(b) He feels underdressed.
(c) He almost passes out.
(d) He wonders why she's dressed so casually.

5. The narrator notes that Howie used to be fun, but now he's always what?
(a) Boring.
(b) Sleepy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Annoying.

6. Where must the narrator and his friends rent prom clothes from?
(a) Al Swank's Formalwear.
(b) Julie Bee's Formal Suits & Gowns.
(c) Anthony's Fancy Clothes.
(d) Gizelle's Swanky Threads.

7. In old cartoons, who was Wimpy?
(a) Popeye's sidekick.
(b) Betty Boop's boyfriend.
(c) Sylvester's friend.
(d) Orphan Annie's uncle.

8. Once inside the party location with Josie, the narrator realizes he's at a what?
(a) Church.
(b) Movie theater.
(c) School.
(d) Community center.

9. Why is the adult narrator embarrassed when the doorman sees him?
(a) He's covered in toys from his youth, including a space helmet and a zap gun.
(b) He forgot to tip the doorman that week.
(c) He has chocolate on his face and spilled milk on his trousers.
(d) In his hurry to open his mysterious package, he forgot to get dressed.

10. How does the narrator feel when, as an adult, he receives a mysterious package?
(a) Completely indifferent.
(b) Old and burned out.
(c) First excited, then overcome by dread and caution.
(d) Like he's five-years-old again.

11. Mother wants the narrator to invite which girl to the prom?
(a) Angeline O'Connor.
(b) Regina Delfin.
(c) Wanda Hickey.
(d) Daphne Bigelow.

12. When does the narrator share with his family the news of his date with Daphne?
(a) Right after school.
(b) As they sit in the parlor listening to the radio.
(c) During dinner.
(d) While grocery shopping.

13. What does Howie do now, since quitting high school?
(a) Volunteers in the community.
(b) Runs his own business.
(c) Eats at a soup kitchen for the homeless.
(d) Works two jobs to make ends meet.

14. As an adult, the narrator lives in what type of dwelling?
(a) A penthouse.
(b) An apartment.
(c) Low-income housing.
(d) A house.

15. During Spring semester in Biology II class, Daphne is what?
(a) Assigned to tutor the narrator in class.
(b) Showing romantic interest in the narrator.
(c) Absent for three weeks.
(d) Assigned to be the narrator's lab partner.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator and his date accompany another couple to the prom on a double-date. Who is the other couple?

2. What was the character Wimpy known for in old cartoons?

3. After the prom dance, Schwartz and the narrator take their dates to the Rooster where, trying to impress, they order what?

4. What do Schwartz and the narrator order after finishing the first item they order?

5. The night of his first date with the neighbor girl, how long does it take the narrator to bathe and groom?

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