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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Moby and Ellerby first meet?
(a) In eight grade homeroom.
(b) At baseball try-outs.
(c) In first grade.
(d) At swim practice.

2. When the story opens, what is the only thing that the narrator has from his father?
(a) A recording.
(b) A letter.
(c) A picture.
(d) A book.

3. According to Ms. Lemry during the abortion discussion, what is Ellerby prone to?
(a) Passion.
(b) Exaggeration.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Inaccuracy.

4. What does the CAT teacher use as the subtitle for her class?
(a) Sensitivity.
(b) Transparency.
(c) Creativity.
(d) Accountability.

5. How old was Ellerby when his brother was killed?
(a) Six years old.
(b) Nine years old.
(c) Fourteen years old.
(d) Twelve years old.

6. Who is the narrator going to the hospital to visit after finishing practice?
(a) Sarah Byrnes.
(b) Dale Thornton.
(c) Jody Mueller.
(d) Mark Brittain.

7. What is Mr. Ellerby's occupation?
(a) Attorney.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Principal.

8. What is the name of Dale Thornton's father?
(a) Monte.
(b) Marcus.
(c) Moe.
(d) Morton.

9. At the beginning of Chapter 6 when Moby goes to visit Sarah Byrnes, who is already with her when Moby arrives?
(a) Steve.
(b) Mark.
(c) Jody.
(d) Virgil.

10. According to Jody and Moby's discussion, what isn't getting talked about in the CAT discussion of abortion?
(a) The emptiness.
(b) The procedure.
(c) The health risks.
(d) The science.

11. What sport does the narrator participate in?
(a) Football.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Wrestling.
(d) Track.

12. How many students in the CAT class does Moby know have picketed outside the town's abortion clinic?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

13. According to Sarah Byrnes' theory, who told Dale Thornton that Moby was responsible for "Crispy Pork Rinds"?
(a) Mr. Mautz.
(b) Mr. Patterson.
(c) Coach Stone.
(d) Ms. Lemry.

14. In Dale's opinion, what is the very worst thing to be called by someone else?
(a) A liar.
(b) Poor.
(c) A thief.
(d) A moron.

15. What nickname did Dale Thornton used to call Sarah Byrnes in junior high?
(a) Burn Baby.
(b) Scarface.
(c) Crater Face.
(d) Burn girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ms. Lemry's overriding rule for discussions taking place in the CAT class?

2. As Moby reflects on his date with Jody, Moby realizes that he needs to have a talk with someone. Who does Moby need to talk with?

3. When Dale Thornton first became involved in "Crispy Pork Rinds," who did Dale suggest has the subject for his first article?

4. According to Sarah Byrnes, what is in Dale Thornton's front yard?

5. What stroke is Ellerby's swimming specialty?

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