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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Esther afraid of taking chemistry?
(a) She does not like Mr. Manzi's teaching style.
(b) She does not want to take the lab requirement.
(c) She cannot stand reducing life to numbers and formulas.
(d) She does not think her brain can handle learning the periodic table.

2. Doreen tells Lenny she will go to his apartment only if---
(a) Esther/Elly will accompany her.
(b) Lenny will order her another old fashioned.
(c) Lenny will pay for the girls' drinks.
(d) Frankie will not be there.

3. What faux pas does Esther make with the bellman when she first arrives at the Amazon?
(a) She insults his uniform.
(b) She ignores him because she is too busy looking out the window.
(c) She fails to thank him for carrying her bag to her room.
(d) She does not not tip him because she doesn't know she is supposed to.

4. Which of the girls at the Amazon does Esther spend the most time with?
(a) Hilda
(b) Betsy
(c) Doreen
(d) Jay Cee

5. Why does Mr. Manzi like Esther so much?
(a) She asks interesting questions during his lectures.
(b) She always earns A's in his courses.
(c) He believes she has a purely intellectual interest in science.
(d) He believes she has the skills and talent to be a successful science major.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Buddy characterize poetry?

2. Why does Esther like Doreen?

3. What grade does Esther earn in her physics class?

4. Why doesn't Esther attend the fur show?

5. What does Jay Cee suggest that Esther do to distinguish herself from other women applying to be magazine editors?

(see the answer key)

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