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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Joe's dream what can Jesus do?
(a) Restore Joe's arms and legs.
(b) Miracles.
(c) Serve brandy.
(d) Anything but hit a twelve.

2. What does Joe believe he must do now?
(a) Try again to kill himself.
(b) Learn how to think.
(c) Figure out where he is.
(d) Figure out how much of his body is left.

3. What is Joe's reaction to the nurse's communication?
(a) Bitterness.
(b) Despondency.
(c) Anger.
(d) Joy.

4. What does Laurette give Joe for a graduation present?
(a) A pair of gold cuff links.
(b) A plush bathrobe.
(c) A silk tie.
(d) A ring.

5. What does Joe need most?
(a) Room to breathe.
(b) Someone to love him.
(c) A room with a view.
(d) Death.

6. Why did Bonnie Flannigan say hello to Joe?
(a) She thinks he's good looking.
(b) She recognized him from Shale City.
(c) She's looking for customers.
(d) She mistook him for somone else.

7. Who comes in the room and prods Joe's body?
(a) A new nurse.
(b) A doctor.
(c) The orderly.
(d) A man with a heavy step.

8. Why is everyone in Bethlehem in the story Joe's mother reads?
(a) To flee the Romans.
(b) Paying taxes.
(c) To watch an eclipse of the sun.
(d) To go to a Christmas pageant.

9. What does Flannigan say will happen if Joe sticks with her?
(a) They'll both wear diamonds.
(b) He'll not catch any diseases.
(c) He'll never lack for sex.
(d) She'll find him a good wife.

10. How does he feel about slaves shackled in Roman ships?
(a) He is in the same situation.
(b) They are luckier than he is.
(c) He is better off.
(d) He doesn't think about slaves on ships.

11. What does Joe think about his mother reading?
(a) The tale of Jesus's crucifixion.
(b) "The Charge of the Light Brigade."
(c) An answer to who he is.
(d) "'Twas the Night Before Christmas."

12. What is the doctor's response to Joe's continued tapping?
(a) Sedation.
(b) Reassurance that they will let him go.
(c) He ignores Joe.
(d) A slap.

13. What does Joe think about his teachers?
(a) He remembers they thought he was dumb.
(b) He learned a lot from them.
(c) He wonders what they would think of him now.
(d) They never taught him anything.

14. How many times has Flannigan been married?
(a) Five.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

15. What do Joe and Flannigan often do together?
(a) Have sex.
(b) Steal from a store.
(c) Go to the library.
(d) Have breakfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Joe's concern about asking for something?

2. Who is afraid for her baby?

3. Why does Joe think he might be in an English hospital?

4. What was the name of the first girl with whom Joe had sex ?

5. What does talking to Lucky bring Joe?

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