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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. Where does Adrian win his hat?
(a) At the Canal Days Festival.
(b) At the school.
(c) At the Derry Days Carnival.
(d) At the State Fair.

2. What does Beverly Marsh shove down the drain in her bathroom?
(a) A washrag.
(b) A broom handle.
(c) A measuring tape.
(d) Her hand.

3. What does Mike Hanlon write in his diary about Derry?
(a) He wants to build a museum in Derry.
(b) He thinks Derry is haunted.
(c) He wants to destroy Derry.
(d) He thinks Derry is a good place to raise a child.

4. What does Mike Hanlon's father's friend do to save the people in the nightclub when it is set aflame?
(a) He puts out the fire.
(b) He hacks a whole in the wall with an axe.
(c) He runs inside to pull people out.
(d) He runs a truck into the building.

5. When Bill Denbrough goes to the pharmacy, why does he have to write his request down instead of saying it?
(a) He is stuttering.
(b) He is out of breath.
(c) He is forgetful.
(d) He is shy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the creature in the canal do to Adrian?

2. How does Tom Rogan find out that Beverly has gone to Derry?

3. In an otherwise happy marriage, what is one problem that Patricia and Stanley Uris have?

4. To whom does Ben Hanscom write a postcard at the library?

5. Who attacked the nightclub?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Juniper Hill and what character resides there?

2. How does Georgie die and who kills him?

3. What is the subject of the movies the Richie, Ben, and Beverly see? What does Richie see in the house on Neibolt Street? Are these connected?

4. What story does Bill tell the other boys at the dam and how do they respond?

5. Why does Ben run away from Henry on the last day of school and what happens?

6. What does Georgie build and where does he get the idea?

7. How does Mike describe Derry in his diary?

8. Describe the first confrontation the young men have with Adrian.

9. Where does Ben go on his walking tour and what is his experience?

10. Describe Ben's reaction to seeing Henry at the movies.

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