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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. Where do J.P. and his wife go on their first date?
(a) A baseball game.
(b) The movies.
(c) A fast-food restaurant.
(d) A bar.

2. Who gives his New Year's Eve dinner to the narrator?
(a) An unnamed patient.
(b) Tiny.
(c) J.P.
(d) Frank Martin.

3. Why does J.P. say he switched drinks?
(a) To get drunk faster.
(b) His wife influenced him.
(c) He liked the taste.
(d) He doesn't know.

4. What does the narrator eat for Christmas dinner?
(a) He doesn't eat.
(b) Steak.
(c) Eggs.
(d) Soup and a roll.

5. What does a kiss from a chimney sweep supposedly bring?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Good luck.
(c) Bad health.
(d) New job.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the title of the story refer to?

3. How does the narrator describe himself and others at the facility?

4. What is the narrator's first name?

5. How long has Tiny been at the facility?

Short Essay Questions

1. Choose a character and explain why he or she is sympathetic.

2. What economic class do you think the narrator is from and why?

3. How is the image of cold weather used in the story?

4. Describe the narrator's landlord.

5. Give an example of sarcasm in the story.

6. How is the image of rain used in the story?

7. What are the signs that J.P. is making a recovery?

8. What do you think the narrator intends to say to his girlfriend besides "It's me" when he calls?

9. What is the significance of mentioning the razor nicks on J.P.'s and other residents' faces?

10. Describe the character Tiny.

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