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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is one place Dennis' father leaves notes?
(a) On Dennis' tennis racket.
(b) On the windshield of the car.
(c) On Dennis' school books.
(d) On the TV.

2. What does Dennis demand of his father?
(a) An explanation about his birthday present.
(b) An allowance.
(c) An explanation about his Christmas present.
(d) A way to earn some money.

3. What champion was Dennis' friend at O'Dowd High School's Anime Club?
(a) Burn Runner II.
(b) Star Burst.
(c) Street Fighter II.
(d) Street Wars VI.

4. By whom does Takeem say Dennis' brain seems to have been made?
(a) Aliens.
(b) The devil.
(c) Nintendo.
(d) An angel.

5. What does Dennis learn about at school from his classmates?
(a) The Nintendo Entertainment System.
(b) The newest arcade games to come out.
(c) The way to short the electronics to get free games.
(d) The way to slide a knife in the coin slot to get money for the game.

6. What is Dennis' response when he is touched?
(a) He breaks out in a sweat.
(b) He tells the boy to leave him alone.
(c) He tells the boy to run out of the place as quickly as possilbe.
(d) He could tell there was something weird about being touched.

7. What does Dr. Rodriguez suggest Dennis consider?
(a) Get counseling at the counseling center.
(b) Changing majors to something less strenuous.
(c) A couple years at a Junior College.
(d) Applying for an overseas program.

8. Why does Dennis like to see other kids playing the arcade game near his home?
(a) So he could learn their techniques.
(b) So he could challenge them.
(c) So he could watch.
(d) He did not like to see his game being used by others.

9. Where is another place Dennis leaves messages?
(a) Hidden in the cookie jar.
(b) On family photos hanging on the wall.
(c) Under his dad's pillow.
(d) On the front door clip.

10. Why does Dennis start dropping hints about what he wants?
(a) His wealthy uncle is visiting.
(b) His grandparents are visiting.
(c) Christmas is coming.
(d) His birthday is coming.

11. Why does Dennis' father "put his foot down"?
(a) To make Dennis go inside the restaurant and eat.
(b) To make Dennis apologize to his mother for his tardiness.
(c) To make Dennis get his homework done.
(d) To make Dennis show his younger brother how to play the video arcade game.

12. What does Dennis buy even though he is grieving?
(a) A corsage for his prom date.
(b) Another dog.
(c) A train ticket to go to his college.
(d) A game system.

13. For what does Dennis' mother think money should not be used?
(a) Fund the government's wars.
(b) Non-essentials except when they have a little extra money.
(c) To make a person happy or accepted.
(d) Frivolous pursuits.

14. What does Dr. Rodriguez say Dennis has had plenty of time to do?
(a) Learn college algebra.
(b) Decide his major.
(c) Gain study skills.
(d) Adjust.

15. How much is Dennis' yearly tuition?
(a) 11,000.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 22,000.
(d) 4,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dennis overhear his mother say she is worried about?

2. Who was Dennis with when he noticed his first arcade video game?

3. What does Dennis say to his ma about his studies after he talks to Dr. Rodriguez?

4. What is the result of Dennis' poor performance at college?

5. What does Dennis say he is just about to do concerning his academics?

(see the answer keys)

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