The Bell Jar | Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Chapter 1

1. What national event is Esther concerned with as the book opens?

2. Why is Esther living in New York City in the summer of 1953?

3. Which of the girls at the Amazon does Esther spend the most time with?

4. What trait makes Esther admire Jay Cee?

5. What nickname does Doreen give Betsy?

6. Why does Esther like Doreen?

7. What keeps Esther and Doreen from attending the magazine party?

8. Why does Esther hope she will be paired up with Lenny instead of Frankie?

9. Why does Esther order vodka at the bar?

10. What does Esther tell Frankie her name is?

11. What is Lenny Shepherd famous for?