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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. With which of the following does "The Meteor" begin?
(a) “North Korea fires the first missile.”
(b) “It begins with excitement.”
(c) “Of the four fundamental forces, gravity is considered the weakest.”
(d) “On Friday, Marcus hardly acknowledged I existed.”

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

3. What is Henry’s mother’s name?
(a) Eleanor.
(b) Bess.
(c) Laura.
(d) Hillary.

4. In which building is Henry’s school locker?
(a) History.
(b) Library.
(c) Art.
(d) Music.

5. Who was Henry’s third-grade teacher?
(a) Dr. Jefferson.
(b) Mrs. Madison.
(c) Mr. Polk.
(d) Ms. Franklin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Henry when he is first abducted?

2. With which of the following does "7 September 2015" begin?

3. With which of the following does "30 October 2015" begin?

4. What is prohibited at Henry’s high school for Halloween?

5. Which of the following discovers a world-killing asteroid?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Henry note that “Dreams are hopeful” (135)?

2. To what is North Korea’s final aggression ascribed?

3. What groups does Henry assert receive anal probes from aliens?

4. Why does Henry take particular care to get home after Marcus picks him up from his old elementary school?

5. How does Henry assert that “God surely meant for humans to live” (23)?

6. What additional insult accompanies Henry’s assault in the showers at school?

7. What reasons for his assault does Henry consider telling Sandoval?

8. What reason does Henry assert for the aliens returning him to Earth naked?

9. What is Faraci’s Halloween costume at school?

10. What displaces the video of death-by-housecat from YouTube’s top-viewed spot?

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