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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 Patty say she knows Earl?
(a) They went to the same university.
(b) They grew up together.
(c) They worked together.
(d) They attended the same AA meetings.

2. What does Jamie see little mountains of as he steps outside?
(a) Gravel.
(b) Wood.
(c) Soil.
(d) Rocks.

3. What word does the author use to describe Earl's bathroom?
(a) Frilly.
(b) Quacking.
(c) Scuzzy.
(d) Airless.

4. Why does Jamie think the bureau drawer is the perfect crib for Nin?
(a) They can close it if she cries.
(b) It saves room.
(c) It is strong enough to hold her weight.
(d) They can close it if Van comes.

5. What does Jamie suggest will happen if they don't move into the trailer?
(a) Live with Earl.
(b) Move into a motel.
(c) Live nowhere.
(d) Move back with Van.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of car does Jamie's mother own?

2. What does Jamie think the worm keeps him as skinny as?

3. How does the author describe Van's posture after he throws Nin?

4. What does Jamie talk his mother out of doing?

5. What does Jamie think he must have inside his body?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jamie's last memory of Van?

2. Describe the trailer and its area?

3. Why doesn't Earl think it is not a good idea for Patty to stay in the trailer?

4. In what way is Earl the perfect person for Patty to have gone to for help?

5. Who is Agnes and what is her role in the story?

6. Why does Jamie think it is okay if he doesn't go to school?

7. How does Jamie make Patty angry in this section?

8. How does Earl help Jamie forget his situation at the beginning of this section?

9. What are the different ways of magic?

10. What is Jamie's opinion of Van?

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