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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tends to the infected dog bite on Grady's ankle in Chapter 21?
(a) Irving.
(b) Irene.
(c) Deb.
(d) Emily.

2. In Chapter 27, Grady reads a novel manuscript written by which character?
(a) Emily.
(b) Albert Vetch.
(c) Hannah.
(d) James.

3. When Irene calls the number James gave her, the woman who answers says that she and her husband will be there to pick up James in how many hours?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

4. Grady says in Chapter 20, "It's always been hard for me to tell the difference between denial and what used to be known as" (177) what?
(a) Hope.
(b) Progress.
(c) Despair.
(d) Confidence.

5. Which family's home is the setting of Chapter 20?
(a) The Warshaws.
(b) The Leers.
(c) The Crabtrees.
(d) The Greens.

6. In Chapter 19, James reveals to Grady that his father is dying of what type of cancer?
(a) Lung.
(b) Lymphatic.
(c) Colon.
(d) Pancreatic.

7. Who tells Emily that Grady has fathered a child with his mistress, Sara?
(a) Sara.
(b) Irving.
(c) Grady.
(d) Deb.

8. At the end of Chapter 22, Grady tells Irving he is not going anywhere. How does Irving respond?
(a) He tells Grady that he is proud of him.
(b) He tells Grady to keep the faith.
(c) He tells Grady to give him a break.
(d) He tells Grady not to be a fool.

9. What item does Crabtree use to determine the address of James's guardians' house?
(a) An electric bill.
(b) A water bill.
(c) A report card.
(d) An overdue book notice.

10. When it is time for dinner in Chapter 24, Emily seats herself next to which character?
(a) Irene.
(b) Grady.
(c) Irving.
(d) Deb.

11. How long does it take Grady to read the entire novel manuscript in Chapter 27?
(a) 3 hours.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) Just under 2 hours.
(d) Just over 4 hours.

12. For whom does Grady buy a dozen roses in Chapter 17?
(a) Irene.
(b) Sara.
(c) Deb.
(d) Emily.

13. What was the name of Emily's sibling who died?
(a) Sam.
(b) Rory.
(c) Jeff.
(d) Seth.

14. Early in Chapter 29, Grady drives back toward which city?
(a) Akron.
(b) Clavel.
(c) Pittsburgh.
(d) Denver.

15. In what location does Grady find James when he goes to find him in Chapter 23?
(a) In the attic.
(b) In the swimming pool.
(c) In the shower.
(d) In the basement.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character does Grady take with him when he goes to celebrate Seder with the Warshaws?

2. In what location does Grady find Sara when he comes to tell her about Doctor Dee?

3. Crabtree discovers that James's guardians live in which area?

4. When Grady greets Irving in Chapter 21, he has not seen him since what month of the year?

5. What does Grady tell the police in Chapter 16 when they come by asking about a dog and a jacket?

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