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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. When does Adam say he will be listing Casey's room for sale in Chapter 33?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 6 weeks.

2. Where is James said to be from in Chapter 30?
(a) South Africa.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Spain.

3. Based on what poem did Casey's father start calling her Casey?
(a) "Casey at the Bat."
(b) "Casey's Winter."
(c) "Casey Continues."
(d) "Casey Kasem."

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

5. What does Oscar make for Casey and his sons in Chapter 34?
(a) Tuna and crackers.
(b) Peanut butter sandwiches.
(c) Turkey sandwiches.
(d) Grilled cheese sandwiches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jennifer Lin the assistant to?

2. The novel Thunder Road features a protagonist that is a boy in what era?

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

4. Who does Oscar say his mother has a thing for in Chapter 23?

5. In what novella (and movie) does the character Holly Golightly appear?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Casey worry after leaving her manuscript at Muriel's apartment in Chapter 22?

2. How do the themes of death and grief relate to the main characters in the novel?

3. What leads up to Casey getting fired from Iris?

4. What happens when Casey goes to play miniature golf with Oscar and his sons?

5. How does Casey respond to seeing Silas at Iris in Chapter 21?

6. How does Casey's relationship progress with Oscar in Chapters 34 and 35?

7. How does Casey respond to Silas's messages in Chapter 34? Why?

8. What is Muriel's response after reading Casey's' manuscript?

9. What good news does Casey receive on the phone in Chapter 37?

10. What happens after the reading in Chapter 38?

(see the answer keys)

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