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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 consequence does Peter face from Josh being Larry?
(a) He loses accounts.
(b) He can merchandize his possessions.
(c) He wins new contracts.
(d) He has unique marketing opportunities.

2. Why does Josh wear a life jacket while sleeping?
(a) Because he has dreams about drowning.
(b) Because it makes him feel secure.
(c) Because it reminds him of his mother.
(d) Because he gave away his blanket.

3. How many possessions does Josh take with him?
(a) 63.
(b) 51.
(c) 12.
(d) 75.

4. How does the older woman make Josh's day?
(a) By telling Beth that she should consider herself lucky.
(b) By telling him that he's as good a person as Larry claims to be.
(c) By telling him that he's very handsome.
(d) By telling him that his mother would be proud of him.

5. What does Josh think about Peter when he considers his plans and their effect on him?
(a) He thinks that Peter will be glad because Katherine won't have to compete with Josh for Peter's attention.
(b) He thinks Peter will be crushed.
(c) He thinks that Peter will replace him soon enough.
(d) He thinks that Peter will be better off.

Short Answer Questions

1. What climax takes place when Josh Swensen is identified as Larry?

2. Where does Josh go after finishing his manuscript?

3. Where does Josh plan to go after his funeral?

4. How does Josh feel the universe has set him up?

5. What does Josh refuse to do for Peter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Josh conclude from the media circus surrounding his life?

2. What is the epigraph to Part 6, and what is its importance?

3. How does Josh rise from his depression about being commoditized?

4. What are the disadvantages of being outed as Larry?

5. Describe Josh's pseudocide.

6. Why doesn't Josh leave for Santa Fe?

7. What does Josh find are advantages of being outed as Larry?

8. What snaps Josh out of his depression and wandering?

9. What happens during Josh's vision quest?

10. What are the consequences for Beth, that Josh is Larry?

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