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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Amy rationalize her lie about Tom Frame?
(a) Tom is often impolite.
(b) Tom tried to get Brian in trouble.
(c) Tom would have been caught sooner or later.
(d) Tom did commit the crime she accused him of.

2. What is the "DisaHole" (5)?
(a) The vacuum tube where dead bodies are disposed of.
(b) The duct that connects the underground workhouses to the surface.
(c) The hole that Tom vanishes through during his act.
(d) The painted section of wall that the creek seems to flow into.

3. What name does Bill always call Brian?
(a) Mephistopheles.
(b) Frankenstein.
(c) Erebus.
(d) Godzilla.

4. What accent is Ann Frame expected to use at her job?
(a) Cockney.
(b) Geordie.
(c) Brummie.
(d) Scouse.

5. When Brian saw Rolph on Break, what was Rolph writing?
(a) A letter to his son.
(b) A new script for his character.
(c) A love poem.
(d) A suggestion for the Suggestion Box.

6. Why does Leonard get to sit down while the others squat?
(a) He arrives first every day to get the best spot.
(b) His knee is injured.
(c) He portrays a different kind of ghoul.
(d) He has seniority.

7. What is the wall behind Brian at work meant to resemble?
(a) On open mouth.
(b) Flames.
(c) A pile of corpses.
(d) Human entrails.

8. In his letter, Tom claims that his remark was "facetiousness" (9). What is he claiming?
(a) He offered a deliberately silly exaggeration to make his wife sound ridiculous.
(b) He was making a joke, but he understands that it was inappropriate.
(c) He thought that Brian would understand that he was saying the opposite of what he really meant.
(d) He thought that Brian would agree with him and keep his remark a secret.

9. On page 10, what phrase is used to describe statements like Tom's about the Visitors?
(a) Disturbing Sentiment.
(b) Regrettable Falsehood.
(c) Erroneous Negativity.
(d) Anti-Community Statement.

10. When Brian goes for a walk along the creek to think, what does he see being repaired?
(a) Fish.
(b) Ducks.
(c) Bridge C.
(d) The vending machines.

11. Why did Brian save Tom's letter?
(a) He wanted to show it to Tim, at work.
(b) He does not have anything else to read.
(c) He wanted to read it several more times.
(d) He wanted to have it as proof of Tom's crime.

12. What is served to Brian as his lunch?
(a) Cherries floating in bath water.
(b) Wheat cereal soaked in beer.
(c) Fish heads and melted ice cream.
(d) Broth with a piece of candy bar in it.

13. What does Brian see on Tom Frame's body when he passes it later in the day?
(a) A rose.
(b) A bird.
(c) A squirrel.
(d) A potpie.

14. On page 12, what does Amy tell Brian is her motivation for protecting him from the consequences of his crime?
(a) She has always thought that he is attractive.
(b) She does not think that omission should be considered a crime.
(c) She is sick of seeing people being killed.
(d) She is no longer sure that telling the truth should be a crime.

15. What sound is used to summon a crowd when a crime has been reported?
(a) Chime.
(b) Whistle.
(c) Siren.
(d) Bell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Leonard's complaint about lunch?

2. What word do the people in the story use to mean "inform"?

3. Which of the following is one of the other workhouses in Brian's Region?

4. From context, what must "TinyGhosts" be (11)?

5. Who does Brian see Tom Frame mating with?

(see the answer keys)

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