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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. What is Lute's occupation?
(a) Cadillac salesman
(b) Plumber
(c) Mine worker
(d) Electrician

2. What is the distinction Julian has with Ed Charney?
(a) He is Ed's godson
(b) He can get booze on credit from Ed
(c) He sells Ed a new Cadillac every year
(d) He is Ed's son-in-law

3. Caroline knows that Julian is jealous of ___________ attention toward her.
(a) Lute's
(b) Ed's
(c) Ross'
(d) Harry's

4. Why does Caroline say that Julian's friends will not be able to stand behind him?
(a) They are idiots
(b) They are fickle
(c) They are spineless
(d) Most of them owe Harry money

5. In what room are the characters sitting?
(a) Smoking Room
(b) Billiards Room
(c) Dining Room
(d) Library

Short Answer Questions

1. How far does Al drive the car?

2. Who is Ed Charney?

3. Why does Lute decide to not take too much liquor to the party?

4. What is the only day of the year that Ed Charney spends at home with his wife and son?

5. What have the children done already this morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Caroline's reaction to Julian's death?

2. Describe Julian's behavior when he returns home from Harry's house.

3. What was the fate of Julian's grandfather?

4. Explain the inner workings of status in the mob.

5. How does the author show that Lute and Irma have a good relationship?

6. How do Julian and Caroline use sex as punishment and reward in their relationship?

7. What is the irony about Dr. English's view on his son's alcohol abuse?

8. What are Irma Fliegler's thoughts as she looks out the window on Christmas morning?

9. What does Foxie tell Al about Ed's girlfriend, Helene?

10. How does the author contrast Lute Fliegler to Julian English in this chapter?

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