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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. How does Charlie's father usually behave during the holiday gatherings?
(a) He helps prepare the food.
(b) He gets drunk and passes out after dinner.
(c) He sits quietly and drinks.
(d) He joins the arguments and fights.

2. Why does Charlie's sister sometimes feel sensitive about certain things?
(a) She is shy around people.
(b) She has a deep connection with Aunt Helen.
(c) She does not like family traditions.
(d) She struggles with her emotions.

3. How does Charlie feel when he finds out about Aunt Helen's death?
(a) Sad.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Angry.
(d) Indifferent.

4. What does Sam ask Charlie about his experiences?
(a) If he has ever been in a relationship.
(b) If he has ever written a poem.
(c) If he has ever traveled.
(d) If he has ever been kissed.

5. Why does Charlie feel mad when he sees Dave and his girlfriend dancing together?
(a) Dave insults him earlier at the party.
(b) He is jealous of their relationship.
(c) He remembers the incident with his sister.
(d) He is frustrated with the music playing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who scolds Bob for giving Charlie the special brownie?

2. What is Charlie's brother's reaction to the television episode of MASH?

3. What event occurs on December 24, 1983, that deeply affects Charlie?

4. How does Charlie describe the music at the party when he starts feeling the effects of the brownie?

5. What does Sam ask Charlie to do in relation to her gift?

Short Essay Questions

1. Analyze Charlie's reaction to witnessing an intimate and uncomfortable moment at a party.

2. Describe Charlie's reaction to seeing his brother on television.

3. How does Patrick's relationship with Brad change over time, and what does it reveal about Brad's behavior?

4. How does Michael's death affect Charlie?

5. Describe Charlie's feelings and thoughts when he presents the tape to Patrick as a gift. How does the tape symbolize their friendship, and why does Charlie hope it will have a particular impact on Patrick?

6. How does Charlie's sister change after getting involved with a boy?

7. How does Charlie view the concept of glory days and what does he associate with them?

8. What role does Charlie's Aunt Helen play in his life?

9. How does the narrative structure of Charlie's letters reveal his internal thoughts and emotions?

10. What is the significance of the name Nothing in shop class?

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