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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the mechanic claim damaged the sensitive parts of the engine workings of Dirk's car?
(a) A family of starlings.
(b) A squirrel.
(c) A plate of pancakes.
(d) A pound of saltwater taffy.

2. What kind of car is the first one that slows down and asks about the crash between Kate and Dirk, then drives off without helping?
(a) A Ford Sienna.
(b) A Dodge Viper.
(c) A Chevy Camaro.
(d) A Ford Focus.

3. Who turns down the sheets for Odin at Woodshead?
(a) Kate.
(b) Sally Mills.
(c) Janice.
(d) Sister Bailey.

4. With what has Thor been attached to the floor?
(a) Superglue.
(b) Jell-o.
(c) Ropes.
(d) Chains.

5. Why is Kate scheduled to go to Norway?
(a) To photograph the aurora borealis.
(b) On a business trip.
(c) To see the fjords.
(d) To see Jean-Philippe.

6. What does Kate plan to get from the corner shop as she heads home after her encounter with Dirk?
(a) Cat food and a banana.
(b) Some Cadbury chocolate and eggs.
(c) Some milk and bin liners.
(d) An apple and a pear.

7. At Anstey's house, Gilks tells Dirk to quit standing there like a _____.
(a) Tree.
(b) Dugong.
(c) Drunken sailor.
(d) Deer in the headlights.

8. How does Thor think of Toe Rag's voice?
(a) As fruitless as a naked pear tree.
(b) As a meaningless terrier bark.
(c) As snake-like.
(d) As a cheap, white nylon shirt.

9. What are nine-tenths of the cabin trunks in Kate's dreams filled with?
(a) Explosives.
(b) Polaroids.
(c) Yarn.
(d) Penguins.

10. What kind of dealer is Kate's neighbor?
(a) Drug.
(b) Antique.
(c) Dog.
(d) Cosmetics.

11. What sort of children does Mr. Standish suggest Mrs. Benson might have in their phone conversation?
(a) Brilliant.
(b) Insane.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Catatonic.

12. Who recorded "Hot Potato"?
(a) Anarchy's Midwife.
(b) Seclusion of the Orion Scorpionic Monks.
(c) Rolling Stones.
(d) Pugilism and the Third Autistic Cuckoo.

13. What is in the bag that is attached to the needle in Kate's arm?
(a) Anti-psychotics.
(b) Dextro-saline.
(c) Antibiotics.
(d) Morphine.

14. What instrument does Kate's friend play that she mentions to Dirk?
(a) Flute.
(b) Double bass.
(c) Clarinet.
(d) Viola.

15. What "unmistakable quality" does Dirk think Anstey's complaining neighbor has about her?
(a) Sergeant-like.
(b) Advertising
(c) Soccer mom.
(d) Fashionista.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the boy wearing that Dirk encounters in the attic room?

2. What kind of cigarettes does Dirk smoke when he awakens in his house?

3. Who is the commentator on the I Ching calculator?

4. Who does the narrator think would not like Dirk's bedroom decor?

5. What is hanging on the wall of Mr. Standish's office?

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