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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take Grady to read the entire novel manuscript in Chapter 27?
(a) Just over 4 hours.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) Just under 2 hours.

2. To which member of the Warshaw family does Grady confess that his mistress is pregnant?
(a) Irving.
(b) Deb.
(c) Philly.
(d) Emily.

3. What was the name of Emily's sibling who died?
(a) Seth.
(b) Sam.
(c) Jeff.
(d) Rory.

4. For whom does Grady buy a dozen roses in Chapter 17?
(a) Emily.
(b) Irene.
(c) Sara.
(d) Deb.

5. When Irene calls the number James gave her, the woman who answers says that she and her husband will be there to pick up James in how many hours?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

6. Which member of Grady's family killed the man named David Glucksbringer?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His father.
(d) His sister.

7. In Chapter 33, Grady decides that he should visit the emergency room about the injury on what part of his body?
(a) His ankle.
(b) His chest.
(c) His hand.
(d) His neck.

8. In Chapter 32, James, Crabtree, and Grady go to which location after leaving the Leers' house?
(a) The Gaskells' house.
(b) Grady's house.
(c) A hotel.
(d) The Warshaws' house.

9. How long does it take Fred and Amanda Leer to arrive to pick up James?
(a) 12 hours.
(b) 4 hours.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

10. On which day of the week does Chapter 16 begin?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Monday.

11. Grady always wears what kind of article of clothing while he writes?
(a) A dress.
(b) A robe.
(c) A pair of sweats and a tee shirt.
(d) A suit.

12. With which character is James playing beer pong when Grady locates him in Chapter 23?
(a) Marie.
(b) Deb.
(c) Philly.
(d) Irving.

13. Which character does Grady encounter when he arrives at the Gaskells' house in Chapter 18?
(a) Walter.
(b) Hannah.
(c) Sara.
(d) Philly.

14. Which character does Grady find fast asleep on top of the manuscript of Wonder Boys in Chapter 33?
(a) Emily.
(b) Crabtree.
(c) Hannah.
(d) James.

15. When it is time for dinner in Chapter 24, Emily seats herself next to which character?
(a) Deb.
(b) Grady.
(c) Irene.
(d) Irving.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of tree does Grady make remarks about early on in Chapter 20?

2. What does Grady tell the police in Chapter 16 when they come by asking about a dog and a jacket?

3. What instruction does Emily give to Grady at the end of Chapter 27?

4. In what location does Grady find Sara when he comes to tell her about Doctor Dee?

5. What object does James have on his lap throughout the car ride featured in Chapter 17?

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