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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. Which of the following does Gwendy reference to Gareth?
(a) Janis Joplin.
(b) John Denver.
(c) Bob Dylan.
(d) Joni Mitchell.

2. Which national reporter was on site when Gwendy announced her Senate candidacy?
(a) Almaguer.
(b) Amanpour.
(c) Cooper.
(d) Maddow.

3. What moniker is accorded to first-time space travelers in the novel?
(a) Greenies.
(b) Virgins.
(c) Newbs.
(d) Firsties.

4. With whom of the following does Norris confer in the Castle Rock Sheriff’s Department?
(a) Ryan Brown.
(b) Bryan Adams.
(c) Brian Gardner.
(d) Gerry Keele.

5. Which of the following does Gwendy author?
(a) Needle Thistle.
(b) Bramble Rose.
(c) Spine Cactus.
(d) Mesquite Thorn.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Gwendy at the beginning of the novel?

2. Which of the following does Gwendy author?

3. Approximately how much money would be lost if the space flight were canceled?

4. With which of the following does Chapter 22 begin?

5. With which of the following does Chapter 5 begin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sign had formerly graced the approach to the flight vehicle?

2. Of what does Gwendy dream while dozing before her televised conference?

3. What occasions a thud and a flash on the ascent into space?

4. Under what circumstances is the flight crew likely to encounter their Chinese counterparts?

5. What information does Gwendy receive about Ryan's death from an anonymous caller?

6. Where is the fire-damage to Gwendy's house concentrated?

7. Summarize the game "Mermaids."

8. How does Gwendy describe the weather facing the flight crew on liftoff?

9. Describe the box Gwendy carries.

10. Summarize Ryan Brown's Black Friday tradition.

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