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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Olympia been married to her current husband?

2. Which item does Charlie not do when he's home from school?

3. Who belongs to a Hadassah chapter?

4. Which sport does Harry and Olympia love to play together?

5. Who does Virginia call to sympathize with?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Charlie want to meet Veronica's escort?

3. What event has Frieda endured that makes her so special?

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

5. Describe Veronica's dress for the ball.

6. How does Olympia react to Chauncey's threat?

7. Why does Olympia want the girls to go the ball?

8. How does Max feel about the ball?

9. How do the twins react to hearing about The Arches invitation?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Money versus happiness is a theme that plays a role in the book. Think about how important money is to Chauncey and then think about how love and happiness is important to Olympia and Harry. Does money buy happiness? Can people be happy without money? Use details from the book to craft an essay on the topic.

Essay Topic 2

Harry chooses to skip the ball because he thinks it is a racist event. How is Olympia's bringing Margaret and Frieda to the ball more of a statement against discriminating behavior than Harry's refusal to come? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

Veronica and Virginia, although sisters, are very different girls. Provide three similarities and differences in the characters, and determine which one you would rather be like, and explain why.

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