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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. Who is not going to be at Olympia's table at the ball?
(a) Frieda.
(b) Max.
(c) Steve.
(d) Margaret.

2. Which item does Charlie not do when he's home from school?
(a) Go on a date with one of his sister's friends.
(b) Take Max to Central Park.
(c) See his friends.
(d) Buy a new car.

3. What is the name of the street the family lives on?
(a) Jake Street.
(b) Jane Street.
(c) Brown Street.
(d) Johnston Street.

4. Which accessory do the girls not need for the ball?
(a) Masks.
(b) Pearls.
(c) Evening bags.
(d) White gloves.

5. What is Ginny's big news?
(a) She is going to law school.
(b) She has a boyfriend.
(c) She is transferring schools.
(d) She is not attending the ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Olympia's ex-husband marry?

2. Who is Virginia's escort to the ball?

3. What month does Olympia say she is going to take Frieda dress shopping?

4. What is Olympia referring to when she uses the phrase "rite of passage."

5. Where does Steve's brother go to school?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Olympia react to Chauncey's threat?

2. How do Harry and Olympia meet?

3. Why does Olympia take Frieda shopping?

4. What are Charlie's thoughts on the ball?

5. What makes Olympia such a great woman?

6. How is Harry different than Olympia's previous husband, Chauncey?

7. Describe Virginia's dress for the ball.

8. What is Virginia's big news?

9. What are the reasons that Veronica finally agrees to go to the ball?

10. What is the purpose of a debutante ball?

(see the answer keys)

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