View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jones' dining companion says that _____________ sexually assaulted her at one time.
(a) John Wayne.
(b) Dean Martin.
(c) Joseph Kennedy.
(d) Andy Warhol.

2. The character of Cole is intended to be __________________.
(a) Cole Porter.
(b) Cole Madison.
(c) Cole Manchester.
(d) Alan Cole.

3. Why does Miss Self decide to break company rules and send Jones on the Appleton assignment?
(a) She is going to fire Jones afterward.
(b) She will do whatever Mr. Appleton wants.
(c) She will get a large fee.
(d) She will get referrals.

4. Which diner is surprised to find that the man she did not recognize was her first husband?
(a) Mrs. Cooper.
(b) Mrs. Leonard.
(c) Mrs. Matthau.
(d) Mrs. Davis.

5. Aces manipulates Jones into ____________________.
(a) moving to Rome.
(b) learning French.
(c) adopting a puppy.
(d) paying for dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miss Self is concerned about a relationship between Jones and __________________.

2. Which city does Jones talk about for its intensity?

3. What was Charlie Chaplin's wife's name?

4. Who else appears in Jones' dream?

5. Who is the actor starring in the movie in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the reader's frustration with the burgeoning relationship Jones has with Mr. Appleton?

2. How does the author plant the question of truth versus illusion especially regarding Aces' explanation of Kate's life for Jones?

3. What is Kate McCloud's life history?

4. Why does the reader have a feeling of incompleteness while reading this book?

5. How do Jones' strong feelings for Kate prompt him to think that he might be in over his head?

6. What impact did the publication of this work have on Capote's life?

7. Describe Jones' first encounter with Kate McCloud.

8. What information does Aces reveal to Jones about Axel Jaeger?

9. How does Axel Jaeger embody one of the book's key themes?

10. Why does Jones mention Florie Rotondo during the low moments at the end of this chapter?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,121 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample