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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. Who was the first person to die as a result of Craig's communication with the late Mr. Harrigan?
(a) Manuel Lopez.
(b) Kelvin Armando.
(c) Kenny Yanko.
(d) Kevin Stearns.

2. Craig found Mr. Harrigan's dead body in the summer of which year, the same year he first kissed a girl?
(a) 2009.
(b) 2002.
(c) 2005.
(d) 2012.

3. Who was at fault for the car accident that caused the death of Craig's favorite teacher, Ms. Hargensen?
(a) Ms. Hargensen.
(b) A pedestrian.
(c) A drunk driver.
(d) Ms. Hargensen's husband.

4. In what position did Chuck last work for Midwest Trust, as revealed in the second section of Act III: Thanks, Chuck!?
(a) Teller.
(b) Broker.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Lawyer.

5. What action is Chuck taking throughout the second section of Act III: Thanks, Chuck!?
(a) Dying.
(b) Singing.
(c) Playing guitar.
(d) Balancing his checkbook.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator, which state in the United States may soon disappear forever?

2. The narrator provides the information in Act II: Buskers that Chuck has how long to live?

3. The third section of Act III: Thanks, Chuck! features Marty and which other character?

4. What is the name of the company that Mr. Harrigan once owned?

5. Act II: Buskers takes place on a sunny afternoon on which day of the week?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way do the events of Act II: Buskers echo back to details the reader already knows about Chuck?

2. What prompted Craig to call Mr. Harrigan's iPhone for the first time after his death?

3. Which parts of The Retros' live concerts were Chuck's favorites in his youth and why?

4. What information does the narrator of Act II: Buskers reveal about the chronological proximity between Chuck's death and Chuck's impromptu street dance?

5. Describe Craig's relationship with his father, whom he calls Dad.

6. In what way does King use the narrative of Act II: Buskers in "The Life of Chuck" to remind readers to keep open minds about others?

7. What was the final text message Craig received from Mr. Harrigan's iPhone and how did he interpret it?

8. Name two elements of the billboard that strike Marty as odd.

9. Who was Ms. Hargensen?

10. Who is Janice Halliday and in what way is she linked to the art of dance and movement?

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