2. Why is Larry happy to be teaching summer classes?
(a) He and Sally are not taking a vacation
(b) The money will help pay medical bills
(c) He wants to get away from the crying baby
(d) He is happiest when he is working

3. What is the state of Sally's health?
(a) She has cancer
(b) She is disabled
(c) She has epilepsy
(d) She is in perfect health

4. In what way did Sid tell Charity he would like to see her?
(a) In a letter
(b) Through a friend
(c) On the phone
(d) In a telegram

5. What do Larry and Sid talk about?
(a) The stock market
(b) Their careers
(c) Art collecting
(d) Cigars

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Larry and Sally name their daughter?

2. Where do Larry and Sally go on Friday night?

3. Why have Larry and Sally come to Massachusetts?

4. What is the purpose of the item that Larry hangs on the wall?

5. How did Larry's parents die?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Sid and Charity described?

2. Describe the range of emotions that Larry experiences within a 24-hour period.

3. Explain the flashback the author uses to describe the beginning of Sid and Charity's courtship.

4. Explain the different attitudes of Sid's and Larry's fathers regarding their sons' professions?

5. Explain the level of apprehension that Larry and Sally feel before going to a party at Sid and Charity's house.

6. How does the evening of the party end for the Morgans and the Langs?

7. Compare Sid and Larry's views on what constitutes good writing.

8. Describe how Charity is modeling her marriage and household off her mother's style.

9. How do Larry and Sally celebrate their good news?

10. In spite of their challenges, what is the state of Larry and Sally's marriage?

(see the answer keys)

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