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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 does Tobias check in the rearview mirror of his car in Chapter 18?
(a) His teeth.
(b) His nose.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His tie.

2. What does Claire believe the stick she found will lead her to?
(a) Her salvation.
(b) Good fortune.
(c) The love of her life.
(d) Her life path.

3. Who is Curtis?
(a) Dag's co-worker who he sometimes plays basketball with.
(b) Andy's jogging buddy.
(c) The boy who lived next door to Elvissa when she was young.
(d) A man who has been stalking Claire.

4. At the end of Chapter 29, before returning to the party, what does Dag do to Andy?
(a) Hugs him.
(b) Kisses him.
(c) Punches him.
(d) Pushes him.

5. In Chapter 20, what does Dag tell Andy he wants to do with his future?
(a) Save the Earth.
(b) Have ten children.
(c) Own a hotel.
(d) Write a novel.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 25, what is the reason Andy gives for his father's newfound health?

2. In Chapter 29, what does Dag say Bunny looks like?

3. Where is Claire heading for Christmas in Chapter 24?

4. In Andy and Claire's eyes, where do the MacArthurs live permanently?

5. What is Claire's brother's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 20, what does Andy suggest is the best way to stop dogs from begging at the dinner table?

2. What does Dag do to the Aston Martin convertible that is parked not far from Larry's Bar?

3. In Chapter 17, what does Claire describe as her memory of life on earth?

4. In Chapter 28, what do we find out was the reason Tobias was attracted to Claire?

5. Describe Bunny Hollander.

6. According to Andy, why will this year's Christmas holiday be different at the Palmer home?

7. In Chapter 23 when Andy wakes up in the early morning and sees his friends asleep around him, how does he feel?

8. What does Andy do for his family on Christmas morning?

9. As he explains in Chapter 29, how does Dag think he will die?

10. In Chapter 17, what does Dag explain will be his memory of life on earth?

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