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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. Why does Cotton fear that the campers aren't ready for their quest?
(a) Because the quest is dangerous.
(b) Cotton has no doubts. He knows the boys are ready for their quest.
(c) Because the boys are still very young.
(d) Because the boys have a tendency to bicker.

2. While in the woods, what words of advice does Lally Two have for his fellow campers?
(a) "Never look down".
(b) "We should go forward, not back".
(c) "Follow the stars to your dreams".
(d) "Money is the root of all evil".

3. How old is Cotton at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Fourteen.

4. Why don't the Bedwetters steal a car from a motel, as they had originally planned to do?
(a) Because no one knows how to properly steal a car.
(b) Because there aren't any motels in their neighborhood.
(c) Because a late arriving guest blew their opportunity.
(d) Because all the motels they visit have empty parking lots.

5. What sin did Lally One commit, causing Cotton to scold him?
(a) He fell in love with a girl.
(b) He tried to write a letter home.
(c) He snitched on the group's plan for escape.
(d) He stole from his fellow camper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the Bedwetters prompted the rest of the Bedwetters to sneak out of camp to watch "The Pretenders" in the movie theater?

2. How do the bullies figure out that the Bedwetters are lying to them?

3. Which camper breaks and tells the bullies the truth - that they are from a boys camp and are on their way back to their campsite?

4. Where do Lally Two's imaginary friends live?

5. What city does Cotton suggest they hitchhike back to to steal another car?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the boys finally fall apart, threatening to quit the quest and return to camp?

2. Why does the Bedwetters' first choice of transportation out of camp fail?

3. Why did Goodenow threaten to commit suicide over the summer?

4. What do the boys' camp uniforms look like?

5. What does Cotton dream about in the opening chapter of the novel?

6. What gruesome discovery do the boys make when they reach their destination?

7. While driving into Arizona, what causes a lump to form in Cotton's throat?

8. What is "the bump"?

9. Why did Lally One throw a temper tantrum and kill the animals in camp?

10. How does Cotton react to the final vote about whether or not the quest should end?

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