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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Esther resolve to do during her summer at home?
(a) Gain life experience
(b) Write a novel
(c) Break up with Buddy
(d) Take a summer course

2. Why does Esther say she would never marry Buddy Willard?
(a) She is in love with Constantin.
(b) She believes he is a hypocrite.
(c) She has no desire to marry anyone.
(d) She hates Mrs. Willard and could not stand to be her daughter-in-law.

3. How many times did Buddy have sex with the waitress from Cape Cod?
(a) 30 times
(b) One time
(c) Twice
(d) Never

4. How does Esther learn of the circumstances that led to her rescue from the basement?
(a) Joan tells her.
(b) Through a letter that her mother writes her.
(c) Through a news article Joan shows her.
(d) Dr. Nolan tells her.

5. Other than tabloid magazines, what type of books is Esther able to read?
(a) James Joyce's novels
(b) A book of short stories
(c) Poetry
(d) Abnormal psychology texts

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the nurse tell Esther to help her feel more relaxed during her first shock treatment?

2. Why does Esther begin reading Finnegan's Wake?

3. What did Esther's doctor prescribe to help her symptoms?

4. What does Buddy tell Esther she should get used to seeing?

5. Why does Esther's mother bring her roses?

(see the answer key)

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