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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. Jones' dining companion says that the British Royal Family is racist and _________________.
(a) frugal.
(b) murderers.
(c) homophobic.
(d) socialist.

2. Two cowboys agree that it takes _____________ to get a day started well.
(a) masturbation.
(b) cigarettes.
(c) coffee.
(d) orange juice.

3. How does Aces feel about Jones' going to work for Kate?
(a) Jones will live to regret it.
(b) Jones will be her slave boy.
(c) Jones will never regret it.
(d) Jones will learn a lot.

4. How does a socialite named Jane get revenge on her husband and his girlfriend?
(a) She tells them that her husband gave her a sexually transmitted disease.
(b) She has their apartment bugged.
(c) She has indiscriminate photos of them published.
(d) She gives information about the girlfriend to a gossip columnist.

5. What exotic dish do Jones and his dining companion enjoy?
(a) Pavlova.
(b) Souffle.
(c) Creme brulee.
(d) Baked Alaska.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Jones have lunch in this chapter?

2. Who else appears in Jones' dream?

3. Jones' dining companion says that _____________ sexually assaulted her at one time.

4. Who does Jones call "The Black Duchess"?

5. How does Jones find the man in #103 to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the author again resort to heavy name dropping in this chapter?

2. How does Jones break professional protocol regarding Mr. Appleton?

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

4. How is the theme of loneliness exhibited in this chapter?

5. What leads Jones into discussing a party held in Montgomery Clift's honor?

6. What were the perceptions among Capote's real life friends upon the publication of this fictional work?

7. How is the theme of fame and fortune exhibited in this chapter?

8. What are three of the book's motifs that make an appearance in this chapter?

9. Why does Miss Self summon Jones to a meeting and why is she willing to forgo her business tenet of no socialization of employees with clients outside business appointments?

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

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