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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. How long have Charlie and his wife been married?
(a) Five years.
(b) They are not married.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 50 years

2. Who takes over the accounts when Donna Carla's father dies?
(a) Donna Carla.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her boyfriend.
(d) Her mother.

3. Where was Donna born?
(a) Tuscany.
(b) Germany.
(c) London.
(d) France.

4. In "The Trouble of Marcie Flint," who is Charlie Flint?
(a) The main character's cousin.
(b) The main character's husband.
(c) The main character's boss.
(d) The main character's brother.

5. Where is the son in "Reunion" going after his first destination?
(a) Florida.
(b) The Carribean.
(c) The Cape.
(d) Vermont.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gets the man through his fear one day when he meets a woman?

2. In "The Scarlet Moving Van" at the second dinner party, who says he has to "teach them?"

3. When does the Duke return to Rome?

4. At whose house does Gee Gee get drunk?

5. Who invents Olga?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cheever feel about Marlon Brando?

2. Why do Peaches and Gee Gee have to move once a year?

3. Why does Charlie decide to return home?

4. How does the husband in "The Chimera" feel after Olga leaves?

5. Why does the man in The Chimera have sour feelings about his wife?

6. How does Mr. Folkestone's behavior change throughout the story?

7. How has Marcie moved on with her life by the time Charlie returns?

8. What is Marcie's reaction to dealing with Charlie's departure?

9. How does the son in the "Reunion" feel about seeing his father?

10. Describe Gee Gee's behavior when he is sober?

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