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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 arrives at the Thwaite home for dinner?
(a) Danielle.
(b) Chloe.
(c) Erica.
(d) Esme.

2. Where is Bootie sitting at the beginning of Chapter 19?
(a) A Starbucks.
(b) A kitchen table.
(c) An airport.
(d) A park.

3. What is Murray's perspective on his sister?
(a) He reveres her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He hates her.
(d) He pities her.

4. Where does Julius spend most of his time?
(a) The YMCA.
(b) His apartment.
(c) David's apartment.
(d) His mother's house.

5. Whose arrival at the home does Marina dread?
(a) Skip's.
(b) Bootie's.
(c) Randy's.
(d) Danielle's.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city had Frederick Tubb attended college?

2. What does Julius do when David is out of town?

3. What city is Bootie in at the beginning of Chapter 19?

4. With whom is Julius having an affair?

5. Where do Danielle and Randy visit together?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author use the element of foreshadowing in this section?

2. What are Danielle's thoughts about Murray?

3. Who is Bootie and what is his major life dilemma?

4. What kind of father is Murray to Marina when she comes to him for help?

5. What topic does Danielle try to talk to Marina about and why does Marina resist?

6. How do the Thwaite family members react to Bootie's imminent arrival?

7. What strides has Bootie made in the two weeks he has been in Manhattan?

8. What is the premise of THE EMPEROR'S CHILDREN?

9. How is Murray Thwaite introduced into the story?

10. What risk does Julius take , especially since he is in a relationship with David?

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