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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. Where does Henry decide to travel to with his dog?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) West Virginia.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Oregon.

2. Who is Myra?
(a) Henry's mistress at the time.
(b) Henry's first wife.
(c) Henry's mother.
(d) Henry's sister.

3. What is Myra's response to Henry's new job?
(a) Fury.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Delight.
(d) Sadness.

4. What is set on fire during the housewarming party?
(a) The outhouse.
(b) The house.
(c) Henry's car.
(d) Myra's art.

5. What do Henry and his dog smell when they hit the road at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) Juniper.
(b) Creosote.
(c) Pine.
(d) Jasmine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amenity is NOT missing from the building Henry and Myra arrive at?

2. What does the thing Henry smells remind him of?

3. What did Elaine do in response to Henry's hurting her feelings?

4. What does Henry give his dog when he is packing his truck?

5. What does Henry do in his irritation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Henry's dinner with Van Hoss.

2. How would you characterize Henry Lightcap's relationships with women?

3. What does Henry think about Albuquerque when he stops there?

4. Why does Joe spank Henry?

5. What happens when Henry calls in to work?

6. How does Henry fall in love with the West?

7. What happens in the prelude?

8. What is Henry's dog's name, and what is its symbolism?

9. What does Van Hoss tell Henry about Bildad?

10. What does Henry learn from his military experience?

(see the answer keys)

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