2. What follows the boat on which the man boards?
(a) Three seagulls.
(b) A flock of noisy birds.
(c) A school of fish.
(d) A graceful dolphin.

3. In Chapter 4, who is Raul?
(a) The man's boss.
(b) The couple's son.
(c) A family friend.
(d) The next door neighbor.

4. How many Nobel Prizes does the fictitious spinster in Chapter 2 own?
(a) Ten.
(b) One.
(c) Seven.
(d) Three.

5. What does Brent's first whirligig look like?
(a) A harpist.
(b) A drummer.
(c) A pianist.
(d) An angel.

6. Who moves in with the unhappy couple?
(a) The wife's sister.
(b) A family friend.
(c) The man's nephew.
(d) A foster child.

7. At the end of Chapter 1, what is Brent attempting to do?
(a) Make a U-turn.
(b) Run over a pedestrian.
(c) Commit suicide.
(d) Find the right exit.

8. Which professional sports team does Brent view as losers?
(a) The Braves.
(b) The Cubs.
(c) The Bulls.
(d) The Yankees.

9. Where does Brent live immediately before moving to his current city?
(a) Minneapolis.
(b) New York.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Atlanta.

10. When Brent arrives at the party, what are the colors of everyone's clothes?
(a) Red and black.
(b) Black and khaki.
(c) Yellow and blue.
(d) Black and white.

11. With which Hollywood star does Stephanie compare herself?
(a) Jean Harlow.
(b) Lucille Ball.
(c) Vivian Leigh.
(d) Marilyn Monroe.

12. Where does the man finally end up on his morning drive?
(a) The Gulf of Mexico.
(b) Port Arthur.
(c) The Everglades.
(d) The Pacific Ocean.

13. What does Brent consider his "interim identity?"
(a) A friendly stranger.
(b) A wayward traveler.
(c) A carpenter.
(d) A whirligig maker.

14. Whom does Brent hope to see at the party?
(a) Adrienne.
(b) Steven.
(c) Chaz.
(d) Brianna.

15. What does Mrs. Zamora ask of Brent for restitution?
(a) That Brent build and place four whirligigs around the United States.
(b) That Brent make four whirligigs and give them to four friends.
(c) That Brent do volunteer service in the emergency room.
(d) That Lee take a bus trip around the country and share his story.