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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following entrees does Nana suggest cooking?
(a) Hamburgers.
(b) Lamb chops.
(c) Pork chops.
(d) Ham steaks.

2. From what nation do the scientists who invent the nanobots hail?
(a) South Africa.
(b) Eswatini.
(c) Botswana.
(d) Lesotho.

3. What college class does Zooey discuss with Henry?
(a) Astronomy.
(b) Sociology.
(c) History.
(d) Government.

4. What was the name of Henry’s first-grade teacher?
(a) Ms. Johnson.
(b) Mr. Penler.
(c) Dr. Thomas.
(d) Mrs. Stancil.

5. To whom is the novel dedicated?
(a) Matt.
(b) Luke.
(c) John.
(d) Mark.

6. With which of the following does "Chemistry: Extra Credit Project" begin?
(a) “The biggest letdown about being abducted by aliens is the abundance of gravity on the spaceship.”
(b) “Life is bullshit.”
(c) “I darted across the dawn-drenched lawn in front of my duplex.”
(d) “It begins with excitement.”

7. With which of the following does "10 September 2015" begin?
(a) “Of the four fundamental forces, gravity is considered the weakest.”
(b) “On Friday, Marcus hardly acknowledged I existed.”
(c) “North Korea fires the first missile.”
(d) “I woke up laughing.”

8. What theme park is targeted by a Russian nuclear missile?
(a) Universal Studios Florida.
(b) Disneyworld.
(c) Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
(d) Busch Gardens.

9. What is the name of Henry’s gym teacher?
(a) Miears.
(b) Raskin.
(c) Baskin.
(d) Rasmussen.

10. What term does the narrator uses to name the aliens?
(a) Xenomorphs.
(b) Grays.
(c) Sluggers.
(d) LGMs.

11. What is the name of the art teacher at Henry’s school?
(a) Mr. Creedy.
(b) Dr. Logan.
(c) Mrs. Jones.
(d) Ms. Feeney.

12. With which of the following does "16 October 2015" begin?
(a) “Sometimes I wonder if the sluggers sent Diego Vega to Calypso to test my resolve.”
(b) “My situation at school deteriorated.”
(c) “Charlie banged on the bathroom door while I brushed my teeth.”
(d) “They’re hailed as a marvelous breakthrough in modern medicine.”

13. What science fiction series is invoked against North Korea?
(a) Stargate Universe.
(b) Firefly.
(c) Farscape.
(d) Star Trek: Enterprise.

14. With whom does the end of the world by nanobot begin?
(a) Robert Wren.
(b) Donald Catt.
(c) Hoyte Fish.
(d) Reginald Hound.

15. With which of the following does "22 September 2015" begin?
(a) “Life is bullshit.”
(b) “I darted across the dawn-drenched lawn in front of my duplex.”
(c) “After the party, I kept to myself and counted down the days until the end of the world.”
(d) “The biggest letdown about being abducted by aliens is the abundance of gravity on the spaceship.”

Short Answer Questions

1. Near which building does Henry habitually eat lunch?

2. What dish does Zooey cook the night she announces her pregnancy to the Dentons?

3. Which of the following does the narrator remark upon as a sleep aid?

4. Who causes the end of the world?

5. Who does Henry suggest would be better for the aliens to abduct than him?

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