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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 is the relationship like between Hal and Orin?
(a) Strained, but involving no ill will.
(b) They rarely talk.
(c) Natural and at ease.
(d) Strained and angry.

2. During a friend's party, where does Joelle attempt to kill herself?
(a) Bedroom.
(b) Back yard.
(c) Bathroom.
(d) Kitchen.

3. In Chapter 12, how long has the tennis academy been operating?
(a) 31 years.
(b) 21 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 11 years.

4. What is Don Gately's job?
(a) Athlete.
(b) Writer.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Burglar.

5. How did Hal's father die?
(a) He killed himself.
(b) He was shot during a robbery.
(c) He was executed for committing a crime.
(d) He was killed in a car accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the occupation of Enfield's founder?

2. Who tapes the sale of urine samples at the tennis academy?

3. Where did Orin go to college?

4. How old is Hal Incandenza at the beginning of the novel?

5. What is the name of the radio show that Mario and Hal listen to at a local club?

Short Essay Questions

1. What significant event happens in Chapter 5, Year of the Depend Adult Undergarment?

2. How do the deans react to Hal's communication skills?

3. Who is Kate Gompert?

4. In Chapters 21 - 25, what kind of relationship do Orin and Hal have?

5. What events led to Orin's football career?

6. Why is Orin being followed?

7. What role does drug use play at Enfield?

8. Why do many of the Enfield students use drugs?

9. What kind of life did James Incandenza lead?

10. Why does the separatist group want the Entertainment?

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