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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. That is the topic of Arthur Ruskin's story in Chapter 144?
(a) A corporate merger
(b) A prolonged taxi ride
(c) A plane landing
(d) An Italian prostitute

2. What does Kramer think is keeping Cecil Hayden from getting a position at a better law firm?
(a) His race
(b) His intellect
(c) His style of dress
(d) His temper

3. To whom does Sherman McCoy's new fortune not extend?
(a) His father
(b) Pierce and Pierce
(c) Judy
(d) Freddie Button

4. What makes Larry Kramer intensely nervous on his second date with Shelly Thomas?
(a) Her low-cut shirt
(b) His old underwear
(c) The bill
(d) The McCoy case

5. What prominent component of the McCoy case is Larry Kramer trying to purchase?
(a) Germain Boll's love nest
(b) The tire fromt he ramp
(c) The McCoy condo
(d) Sherman's Mercedes

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bernie think that Kramer is doing to Roland?

2. What is the subject of Peter Fallow's news article in Chapter 30?

3. What is the reason for Sherman's meeting with Lopwitz?

4. At what time are Detectives Martin and Goldberg picking up Sherman?

5. Where does Abe Weiss want to arrest Sherman McCoy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What promise does Tommy Killian make to Sherman regarding his condo?

2. What story does the City Light run as a result of Fallow's meeting with Arthur Ruskin?

3. Why has no one heard of Roland Auburn even though he has been in the papers?

4. What does Edward Fiske accuse Reverend Bacon of in Chapter 25?

5. How is Sherman's experience at the di Ducci event different from his experience at the Bavardages'?

6. Describe the story that Arthur Ruskin tells Peter Fallow at dinner.

7. How does Sherman's opinion of his father change in Chapter 21 and why?

8. What promises does Tommy Killian make Sherman McCoy regarding his arrest?

9. Why does Bernie disagree with Abe Weiss about the planned arrest of Sherman?

10. Which of Killian's promises are broken during his arrest?

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