2. What does Frank have trouble doing?
(a) Remembering Helen's name.
(b) Deciding whether or not he should date a Jewish girl.
(c) Finding a chance to talk to Helen.
(d) Staying awake during the work day.

3. What is Frank Alpine's nationality?
(a) German.
(b) Italian.
(c) American.
(d) Portuguese.

4. How did Karp make his fortune?
(a) Betting on horses.
(b) Liquor.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Shoes.

5. What does Helen tell Frank to do in order to prepare himself for college?
(a) Read great books.
(b) Learn speed-reading.
(c) Buy school supplies.
(d) Practice his drinking.

6. Who does Helen tell Ida that she is meeting at the library?
(a) Frank.
(b) Nat Pearl.
(c) Clark Gable.
(d) A new guy.

7. Who does Frank think about a lot?
(a) Morris.
(b) Tessie.
(c) Ida.
(d) Helen.

8. What happens to Betty Pearl?
(a) She is run over by a streetcar.
(b) She gets cancer.
(c) She gets engaged.
(d) She is mugged.

9. What does Morris worry about when he is alone?
(a) His family.
(b) His finances.
(c) His health.
(d) His future.

10. What does the old woman want?
(a) Rye bread.
(b) Rolls.
(c) Pastries.
(d) Bagels.

11. What does Helen do before going to bed?
(a) Makes her lunch for the coming day.
(b) Practices the piano.
(c) Takes a shower.
(d) Pays a visit to Frank.

12. How does Frank feel about what he does?
(a) Remorseful.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Ashamed.
(d) Empty.

13. What does Louis say Helen makes him do?
(a) Despair.
(b) Go crazy.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Become distracted.

14. What month is it at the beginning of the novel?
(a) October.
(b) November.
(c) January.
(d) December.

15. What does Frank give Helen as a gift?
(a) A necklace and a fashion magazine.
(b) A hat and Frank's personal diary.
(c) A dress and a copy of the Bible.
(d) A scarf and a copy of Shakespeare.