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This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Bonfire of the Vanities Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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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 do the detectives' think regarding the case against Sherman McCoy?
(a) They have not made up their minds yet
(b) Sherman did not commit the hit-and-run
(c) They should apply for an arrest warrant
(d) They do not have enough evidence to move forward

2. Of what does Freddy Button believe Sherman is guilty?
(a) Assault
(b) Failing to report an accident
(c) Reckless endangerment
(d) Nothing

3. What is Shelly Thomas' actual ethnicity?
(a) Greek
(b) Italian
(c) Polish
(d) Jewish

4. With what letter does Sherman's Mercedes' license plate begin?
(a) R
(b) C
(c) E
(d) D

5. Which stock increases value in Chapter 6, earning Sherman's Cleveland client a good return?
(a) United Fragrance
(b) IBM
(c) Allied Fruit
(d) General Motors

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sherman try to call after Martin and Goldberg leave his condo?

2. Why is Fallow in pain when he arrived at the office?

3. What does the Mayor consider his "wrong" choice?

4. In Chapter 4, what title does Maria assign to Sherman that annoys him?

5. Of what profession was Judy's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the protest in Chapter 13.

2. How does Al Vogel suggest that Fallow present the Henry Lamb story?

3. Why is the Herbert 92X trial becoming overblown at the Bronx courthouse?

4. How does Sherman McCoy's self-image change during the course of Chapter 3?

5. Why does Sherman McCoy have to go to the toilet at his firm to read the newspaper?

6. Describe the speech Lord Buffing makes.

7. How does Tommy Killian explain the criminal justice system to Sherman in Chapter 17?

8. What concerns Sherman McCoy about taking Martin and Goldberg to his garage?

9. What realities does Tommy Killian elucidate for Sherman?

10. How does Kramer's attempt to impress his liberal friends in Chapter 10 backfire?

(see the answer keys)

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