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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. What prompts Jones to call the person in #114 at such an early hour?
(a) He sees his business card.
(b) He is returning her call.
(c) He saw his movie.
(d) He read her newspaper column.

2. Who is the actor starring in the movie in this chapter?
(a) Clark Gable.
(b) John Wayne.
(c) Errol Flynn.
(d) Montgomery Clift.

3. Why is Jones drawn into Kate's world?
(a) It is religious.
(b) It is literary.
(c) It has fame and fortune.
(d) It is philanthropic.

4. What does Aces think Kate's husband wants to do to her?
(a) Divorce her.
(b) Renew his vows.
(c) Cut off her funds.
(d) Kill her.

5. What rule does Miss Self remind Jones of?
(a) Termination if he doesn't show up at appointments.
(b) No tips from clients are allowed.
(c) He cannot refuse an assignment.
(d) No socialization with clients outside the business.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which socialite staged a home invasion in which her husband was killed?

2. The character of Cole is intended to be __________________.

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

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

5. Why did Kate's husband go into isolation with their young son?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What information does Jones need before he feels he can respond to Kate's job offer?

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

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

10. Who is Mr. Appleton and what is his relationship to Jones?

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