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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the narrator prepares for his first date with Daphne, he goes through half a bar of Lifebuoy soap, Old Spice talcum powder, and what else?
(a) A stick of Drysol deodorant.
(b) A bottle of Ralph Lauren cologne.
(c) Three Gillette razors and a can of Barbasol shaving cream.
(d) Pepsodent toothpaste and a gallon of Listerine mouthwash.

2. During what holiday do we find the narrator at the start of Story 7?
(a) Halloween.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

3. During Spring semester in Biology II class, Daphne is what?
(a) Assigned to tutor the narrator in class.
(b) Absent for three weeks.
(c) Showing romantic interest in the narrator.
(d) Assigned to be the narrator's lab partner.

4. In old cartoons, who was Wimpy?
(a) Betty Boop's boyfriend.
(b) Orphan Annie's uncle.
(c) Popeye's sidekick.
(d) Sylvester's friend.

5. What does the narrator, as an adult, receive from his mother?
(a) A BB gun she never let him have when he was a kid.
(b) A childhood book that she should have sent to Randy instead.
(c) A package of childhood mementos.
(d) A letter in which she says she recently saw Daphne.

6. When the narrator opens a package that he receives as an adult, what is the first item he pulls out?
(a) His old stamp collection.
(b) Flaming Flamingo.
(c) A photo album.
(d) Brownie Bear.

7. What do Daphne and the narrator watch at the Orpheum?
(a) Charlie Chaplin movie.
(b) John Wayne movie.
(c) Gone With The Wind.
(d) Little Rascals.

8. What does Howie do now, since quitting high school?
(a) Eats at a soup kitchen for the homeless.
(b) Volunteers in the community.
(c) Works two jobs to make ends meet.
(d) Runs his own business.

9. How does the narrator's memorable prom night end?
(a) He hastily says goodbye to his date and runs down the street, where he throws up.
(b) He runs out of gas and has to walk back home.
(c) He passes out on the sidewalk and wakes up to a dog licking his face.
(d) He rips his suit and has to pay for damages.

10. After his date with Daphne, how does the narrator get home?
(a) Walks.
(b) Hitches a ride.
(c) Is driven by the chauffeur.
(d) Rides his bike.

11. As an adult, the narrator is a former what?
(a) GI.
(b) Husband.
(c) Police officer.
(d) Teacher.

12. Who does the narrator finally invite to the prom?
(a) Almira Davidson.
(b) Wanda Hickey.
(c) Daphne Bigelow.
(d) Jenny Lunt.

13. Who does the narrator find in his biology class?
(a) The most annoying girl he's ever met.
(b) A girl with an enormous crush on him.
(c) The smartest girl he's ever met.
(d) The girl of his dreams.

14. When does the narrator share with his family the news of his date with Daphne?
(a) As they sit in the parlor listening to the radio.
(b) During dinner.
(c) Right after school.
(d) While grocery shopping.

15. How does the Old Man react to the news that the narrator has asked Max Bigelow's daughter out on a date?
(a) He doesn't take the news seriously.
(b) He's impressed.
(c) He asks the narrator if he's out of his mind.
(d) It means nothing to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator notes that Howie used to be fun, but now he's always what?

2. Before the narrator can invite a girl to the Spring Dance, he decides that first they must what?

3. What was the character Wimpy known for in old cartoons?

4. What happens to the goodnight kiss between Wanda and the narrator?

5. The prom outfit for each boy includes a white jacket, dark trousers, shoes, socks, shirt, tie, boutonniere, and what else?

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