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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Oscar say his mother has a thing for in Chapter 23?
(a) Anderson Cooper.
(b) Ted Koppel.
(c) LeVar Burton.
(d) Brian Williams.

2. What is the name of Oscar's dog?
(a) Bob.
(b) Rover.
(c) Ollie.
(d) Jack.

3. The novel Thunder Road features a protagonist that is a boy in what era?
(a) The 1990s.
(b) The 1970s.
(c) The 1950s.
(d) The 1940s.

4. At whose apartment building does Casey drop off her manuscript in Chapter 22?
(a) Silas's.
(b) Harry's.
(c) Muriel's.
(d) Oscar's.

5. Where did Silas's sister die?
(a) San Mareno.
(b) Crested Butte.
(c) Chile.
(d) South Africa.

6. How many more rejection letters came this week, according to Casey in Chapter 36?
(a) 1.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 9.

7. Where does Casey meet Silas after he returns from his trip in Chapter 32?
(a) A Korean restaurant.
(b) A movie theater.
(c) A Chinese restaurant.
(d) A Mexican restaurant.

8. What does Casey drop off at Muriel's apartment on her way to work in the end of Chapter 25?
(a) A box of donuts.
(b) A banana cake.
(c) A carrot cake.
(d) An iced coffee.

9. At what restaurant does Casey meet Oscar for their date in Chapter 23?
(a) Iris.
(b) Arancia.
(c) The Harp.
(d) Central Cafe.

10. What are the names of Oscar's sons?
(a) Roger and Reece.
(b) John and Jasper.
(c) John and Jesse.
(d) Jason and Jesse.

11. How many rejection letters does Casey say she has gotten from agents in Chapter 35?
(a) 3.
(b) 9.
(c) 12.
(d) 6.

12. How long has it been since Casey saw her father and stepmother when they show up at her restaurant in Chapter 28?
(a) 9 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 6 years.

13. By how many strokes does Casey beat Oscar at miniature golf in Chapter 36?
(a) 9.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

14. When does Casey agree to go out with Silas in Chapter 21?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Sunday.

15. What is Star trying to save in "Star of Ashtabula"?
(a) A park.
(b) A bird.
(c) A tree.
(d) A city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Casey struggle with telling Silas about in Chapter 32?

2. Who is described as a bitter, mean nurse in Oscar's story in Chapter 31?

3. How many rejection letters has Casey received when she gets a call from Jennifer Lin in Chapter 37?

4. Who was Casey's favorite high school English teacher?

5. What do Casey's father and stepmother ask her for at the restaurant in Chapter 28?

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