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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. Which item is not one of Charlie's possible plans for post graduation?
(a) Work in San Francisco.
(b) Traveling for a year.
(c) Study at Oxford.
(d) Remodel an old house.

2. How old is Max?
(a) 18.
(b) 5.
(c) 35.
(d) 8.

3. Who is always quick to take care of Max when needed?
(a) Veronica.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Chauncey.

4. What does Charlie tell Olympia that makes her concerned?
(a) He is an alcoholic.
(b) His friend committed suicide.
(c) He has a lot of debt.
(d) He is dropping out of school.

5. Which daughter is not happy about the invitation?
(a) Veronica.
(b) Felicia.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Olivia.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of Olympia's children are from her current marriage?

2. What month is the ball going to be held?

3. What is the name of the list of the upper class society?

4. Where is the family going for Christmas vacation?

5. Who is interested in joining the ministry?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chauncey feel about the invitation to The Arches?

2. Why is Olympia so surprised about how pleasant Chauncey is during their phone conversation in Chapter 4?

3. What are Charlie's thoughts on the ball?

4. How do Olympia's and Harry's backgrounds differ?

5. What is Virginia's big news?

6. What does Chauncey threaten to do if Veronica refuses to attend the ball?

7. Why does Olympia call Chauncey after Charlie recommends that she does?

8. Why is it unusual for Olympia to invite Frieda and Margaret to the ball?

9. What is the purpose of a debutante ball?

10. Why does Olympia take Frieda shopping?

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