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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. What is the typical sentence for draft dodgers at the time of Everett's sentencing?
(a) 18 months.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 6 months.

2. Whom does Hugh telegram for help when he realizes he will not be able to free Irwin on his own?
(a) Laura.
(b) Peter.
(c) Bull Durham.
(d) Everett.

3. Where do Irwin and Linda get married?
(a) Descent of the Dove church.
(b) The Chance family home.
(c) Laura's church.
(d) Clark County Courthouse.

4. What enables Peter to travel to India for a year in fulfillment of a lifelong dream?
(a) A check from Hugh.
(b) The sale of a book he authored on Buddhism.
(c) An unexpected legacy from Grandawma.
(d) A grant.

5. For what sport does Irwin leave baseball?
(a) Javelin throwing.
(b) Marathon running.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Basketball.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unexpected event ends Irwin's career as a track star?

2. Who helps Hugh answer all of his mail as his secretary?

3. What is the name of the British man who facilitates the robbing of Peter in India?

4. Who writes a letter regarding Irwin to his superiors that contributes to his being held apart from his family?

5. What does Peter major in at Harvard?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kincaid dream about on their journey home in Book Six that startles and scares him?

2. What is the one positive thing that Irwin writes to Bet about during his first week in Vietnam?

3. Why does Hugh go to Elder Babcock's house in Book Five?

4. Why does Peter refuse to buy back his manuscripts in Book Five?

5. What reason does Natasha give to Everett for not wanting to sleep after their coffee date in Book Four?

6. Why does Major Keys think that Irwin is a difficult and stubborn case?

7. After going into hiding after burning his draft card, which event causes Everett to question his identity and value?

8. What tradition do Peter and Everett have that was inspired by the Glass brothers in Salinger's novel Franny & Zooey?

9. When Irwin is released from the hospital in Book Six, what is his condition?

10. What effect does Everett's glasses have upon his baseball game?

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