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Garth Stein
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The Art of Racing in the Rain Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Garth Stein
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Who is Enzo's third favorite movie actor?
(a) Paul Newman.
(b) Al Pacino.
(c) George Clooney.
(d) Steve McQueen.

2. What is the name of Denny's wife in the novel?
(a) Trish.
(b) Annika.
(c) Eve.
(d) Zoë.

3. Enzo knows that in his next incarnation, he will return as what?
(a) A man.
(b) A woman.
(c) A cat.
(d) A dog.

4. Who does Zoë say is her best friend in Chapter 22?
(a) Chrissy.
(b) Michelle.
(c) Jessie.
(d) Sarah.

5. In Chapter 3, Denny tells Enzo that "balance, anticipation" and what are vital if one is going to be a successful race car driver?
(a) Patience.
(b) Speed.
(c) Courage.
(d) Rage.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 21, Enzo remembers an especially glorious day when Zoë put on what?

2. What are the names of Eve's parents in the novel?

3. What has been the most popular breed of dog by registered ownership in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States since 1991?

4. Doctors decide to operate on what part of Eve in Chapter 19?

5. Who does Enzo decide to manifest a closer relationship with in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is discussed regarding reincarnation in the early chapters of the book? What is foreshadowed in the early chapters regarding this theme?

2. What obstacles does Denny face against Trish and Maxwell in Chapter 23? What are their motives?

3. What is Denny's racing career like in Chapter 16? How does this relate to Eve's illness?

4. What does Enzo spend a summer day doing in Chapter 8? What advice does Denny relate?

5. How does Eve's character evolve in Chapter 26? What has she learned in the narrative?

6. What do Maxwell and Trish ask of Denny in Chapter 23? What is Denny's response?

7. Why is Enzo sent to Mike and Tony's in Chapter 19? What happens with Enzo's toy there?

8. How does Enzo change his attitude about Eve in Chapter 8? What does Eve represent to Enzo in this chapter?

9. How does Enzo describe his feelings about Eve in Chapter 6? How have his feelings changed?

10. How is humor used as a stylistic element in the novel? What purpose does it serve in terms of the novel's themes?

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