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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 53-60.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe the man with Holly when he sees her for the first time?
(a) Muscular and tanned.
(b) Short and vast.
(c) Small and sweaty.
(d) Tall and lanky.

2. What does Holly wish to send Fred?
(a) Jam.
(b) Candy.
(c) Peanut butter.
(d) Melba toast.

3. What happens to Rusty in Key West?
(a) Rusty comes down with a high fever.
(b) Rusty gets into a fight and is seriously injured.
(c) Rusty loses his balance and falls into the ocean.
(d) Rusty gets mugged.

4. What is the man who accompanies Holly home wearing?
(a) A uniform.
(b) A tuxedo.
(c) A pin-striped suit.
(d) A leisure suit.

5. According to Holly, what are the mean reds?
(a) Depression.
(b) Impatience.
(c) Angst.
(d) Boredom.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much change did this man give to Holly for the powder-room?

2. What does the narrator tell Holly when he leaves a message in her mailbox?

3. According to Holly, at what age is it acceptable to start wearing diamonds?

4. According to the narrator, what blotted out Holly's eyes when he first saw her?

5. How does the narrator describe Holly's cat?

(see the answer key)

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