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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe himself and others at the facility?
(a) As losers.
(b) As alcoholics.
(c) As drunks.
(d) As addicts.

2. What does J.P. say his courtship with his wife mainly revolved around?
(a) Holding Hands.
(b) Cleaning chimneys.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Kissing.

3. Where on their bodies do many residents at the facility, including J.P., have cuts?
(a) Wrists.
(b) Faces.
(c) Necks.
(d) Arms.

4. Who is the very first character mentioned in the story?
(a) The narrator.
(b) J.P.
(c) Tiny.
(d) Frank Martin.

5. What is the result of J.P.'s arrest?
(a) He has to pay a fine.
(b) His car is impounded.
(c) He spends two nights in jail.
(d) He loses his license and can't drive to work.

6. What is J.P.'s good news on New Year's Eve?
(a) His wife is coming to visit in the morning.
(b) His wife is coming to visit in a few days.
(c) His wife and children are coming to visit in the morning.
(d) His wife called to say she loves him.

7. What do J.P. and the narrator use for an ashtray?
(a) A lid.
(b) A coffee mug.
(c) A tin can.
(d) A coal bucket.

8. What do J.P. and the narrator do at the end of New Year's Eve?
(a) Hug.
(b) Shake hands.
(c) Start to sahke hands, then hug instead.
(d) Say "One day at a time."

9. What nickname does J.P. call the narrator?
(a) Pal.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Man.
(d) Sport.

10. Why does the narrator's landlord grin when he sees him?
(a) The narrator is naked.
(b) The narrator waves to him.
(c) The narrator is in boxer shorts.
(d) The landlord is always happy.

11. What is J.P.'s wife's name?
(a) Rhonda.
(b) Roxanne.
(c) Roxy.
(d) Rosie.

12. Where does the character that the narrator calls "the guy who travels" say he goes regularly?
(a) Japan.
(b) Europe and other places.
(c) Mexico.
(d) England.

13. How does J.P.'s wife's father feel about J.P. when they are dating?
(a) He warns his daughter to "watch out."
(b) He thinks he is a loser.
(c) He likes him immediately.
(d) He thinks he is immature.

14. What does the facility serve for New Year's Eve dinner?
(a) Steak.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Meatloaf.
(d) Chicken.

15. What word does J.P. use to describe how the facility's proprietor makes him feel?
(a) Misfit.
(b) Dog.
(c) Bug.
(d) Loser.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does the narrator use for his treatment?

2. In the narrator's memories, what is the landlord doing one morning?

3. What do the patients watch on TV on New Year's Eve?

4. Where is Tiny hoping to be on New Year's Eve?

5. How old is J.P. when he falls down a dry well?

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