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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 Ronny Lawton work?
(a) Perkins.
(b) Dennys.
(c) Burger King.
(d) McDonalds.

2. On what street is the police station located?
(a) East 4th.
(b) West 12th.
(c) South 16th.
(d) North 23rd.

3. What is the name of the brand of cigarettes Pete is smoking in chapter 2?
(a) Camel.
(b) Lucky Strike.
(c) American Spirit.
(d) Marlboro.

4. What does Gretchen do to try and comfort Darlene?
(a) Have a false limp.
(b) Have a false pregnancy.
(c) Have a false stroke.
(d) Have a false allergy.

5. What type of program do they have for the elderly at the retirement home Sam is contemplating in chapter 9?
(a) Senior Bingo Days.
(b) Pet Parlor Weekends.
(c) Adopt-a-Grandma.
(d) Free Grocery Wednesdays.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time does Ronny Lawton file the missing person's report on his father?

2. Who does Bill call when he gets back from the bar in chapter 9?

3. How old is Bill's mother when she dies?

4. What job title does Ronny Lawton have?

5. In which war did Ronny Lawton's brother die in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sam get angry at Bill over his Rocky commentary piece he presents him with?

2. List three of the four big newspapers that pick up the Ronny Lawton story.

3. Describe what Ronny Lawton's bedroom looks like.

4. List some of the signs that give evidence to Ed and his illness.

5. What are some of the questions Ronny's estranged wife asks Bill when she calls him in chapter 10?

6. How does Ronny Lawton feel about the Vietnam War and Charlie? Explain.

7. List some of the animals Bill used to visit at the zoo as a child.

8. How does Ronny react when Bill shows up and plays music at his work?

9. Who does Darlene consider to be her "children" since she has none of her own?

10. Describe Bill's mother.

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