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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. Who is Howard Dunninger?
(a) One of Emily's lovers.
(b) A principal.
(c) Emily's boss.
(d) Sarah's first husband.

2. Who calls Emily on the phone in Part 2: Chapter 3?
(a) Tony.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Jack.
(d) Pookie.

3. Why does Emily call Peter in Part 3: Chapter 3?
(a) To ask if she can visit the studio.
(b) To see if she can bring anything to the party.
(c) To arrange a visit.
(d) To ask about her aunt.

4. Who does Emily receive a phone call from at the end of Part 2: Chapter 3?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Tony.
(c) Her mysterious lover.
(d) Pookie.

5. What does Emily discover about Howard's business trips?
(a) That Howard has been fired from his job.
(b) That he is actually going to see his wife.
(c) That Howard has a mistress.
(d) That he is actually going to gamble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emily want to ask Tony in Part 3: Chapter 2?

2. What does Emily want to ask Sarah's sons in Part 3: Chapter 2?

3. What does Emily suspect happened to Sarah?

4. Who does Tony receive a call from during the reception after Sarah's funeral?

5. Why does Emily's refuse Sarah's question in Part 3: Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Emily learn about Sarah in Part 2: Chapter 4?

2. Discuss Emily's reaction to the masturbation studio.

3. How does Emily compare herself to Peter?

4. Why does Sarah call Emily in Part 2: Chapter 3? What does Emily do as a result of this call?

5. Why is Pookie hospitalized?

6. Why do you think that Emily tells her lovers about her sister's misfortunes?

7. What is happening career-wise for Emily in Part 3: Chapter 3?

8. What does Emily do to help Sarah in Part 2: Chapter 4?

9. What does Tony do after Sarah's funeral?

10. Why does Emily suddenly remember what happened the night of the party?

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