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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. How does the narrator describe Holly's health?
(a) A "titanesque air of health".
(b) A "breakfast-cereal air of health".
(c) An "elderly woman's air of health".
(d) A "new car smell air of health".

2. According to Holly, what are the mean reds?
(a) Depression.
(b) Impatience.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Angst.

3. What is Holly doing at the table at the restaurant where the narrator sees her?
(a) Reading a book.
(b) Combing her hair.
(c) Crying.
(d) Signing papers.

4. What does Rusty suggest Holly do to get rid of the "mean reds"?
(a) Shop.
(b) Eat.
(c) Smoke marijuana.
(d) Exercise.

5. What is Holly wearing when the narrator first sees her?
(a) A red shift dress with emerald pumps and a black scarf.
(b) A black dress, black sandals and a pearl choker.
(c) A lavender cashmere sweater set and black capri pants.
(d) A silver gown with matching droplet earrings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Holly lose often?

2. Who is great with horses?

3. What year is it in the story?

4. What promise does Holly keep to Mr. Yunioshi?

5. According to Holly, what drink goes with apples?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Holly do to O.J.Berman in the past to make him angry?

2. Describe Sid Arbuck.

3. Why is Mag hesitant to marry Jose?

4. Describe Joe's bar.

5. What does the narrator gather about Holly, based on her garbage?

6. How does Holly feel about having Mag as a roommate?

7. How does the narrator begin to feel without Holly being around?

8. Why does Holly call the narrator a snoop?

9. What are the "mean reds" according to Holly?

10. Why is Mr. Arbuck angry at Holly when he takes her home?

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