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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. What is his opponent in jail for?
(a) Grand theft auto.
(b) Murder.
(c) Postal fraud.
(d) Money laundering.

2. What does Babette like to drink when she comes from class?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Iced Tea.
(d) Seltzer.

3. Where does Babette teach?
(a) The Presbyterian Church.
(b) The Methodist Church.
(c) The Catholic Church.
(d) The Congregational Church.

4. What is the German teacher's name?
(a) Murray.
(b) Wilder.
(c) Howard
(d) Heinrich.

5. What color is Babette's hair?
(a) Blond.
(b) Red.
(c) Gray.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Denise?

2. What does the Gladney family do together on Friday nights?

3. With whom does Mr. Treadwell live?

4. What is the nickname for all males in the Browner family?

5. Who is Bee's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Murray come over to watch television with the kids?

2. What is the conflict between Babette and Denise, vis-a-vis sugarless gum?

3. Characterize Heinrich in terms of the discussion about the rain he has with Jack. What does DeLillo want us to understand about him?

4. Why did they evacuate the grade school in Chapter 9?

5. Why does Heinrich stay away when the family gathers to watch the sunset.

6. Why did Jack name Heinrich Heinrich?

7. What does Babette look like?

8. Who makes up the group of teachers in the pop culture department?

9. Why does Jack think the Treadwells did not ask for help when they were lost?

10. Why does the chancellor suggest that Jack should change his persona, and what does he suggest?

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