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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state does the story take place?
(a) California.
(b) New York.
(c) Washington.
(d) Oregon.

2. What did the narrator wake up wanting on New Year's Day?
(a) Lots of food.
(b) A drink.
(c) To talk to his wife.
(d) To go home.

3. What is the narrator's first name?
(a) Tom.
(b) His name is not given.
(c) Ray.
(d) Bob.

4. What does the narrator want to ask Tiny about what happened to him during breakfast?
(a) If he had any signal before it happened.
(b) If the incident has happened to him before.
(c) If he feels better.
(d) What the hospital was like.

5. What does the proprietor say to the other men about Tiny after he has fallen?
(a) "Don't move him!"
(b) "Lift his head!"
(c) "Give him air!"
(d) "Call 911!"

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does the narrator use for his treatment?

2. What accident does J.P. have at work?

3. What did the famous writer who lived near the facility die of?

4. On her visit to the facility, where does J.P.'s wife want to go with him?

5. Who is the very first character mentioned in the story?

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