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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 in the den?
(a) Max.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Frieda.
(d) Chauncey.

2. What does Harry say on his voicemail?
(a) He is not feeling well.
(b) He is going on a trip.
(c) His mother is sick.
(d) He has a work emergency.

3. What is "driving Harry nuts" at work?
(a) The long hours.
(b) His lazy secretary.
(c) The incompetent staff.
(d) The press.

4. Where is Harry going the morning of the ball?
(a) To New Jersey for business.
(b) To work.
(c) To play squash.
(d) To a museum with Frieda.

5. What does Olympia notice on Frieda's wrist in the morning while Frieda is still asleep?
(a) Her tattoo.
(b) A scar.
(c) A bracelet.
(d) A hospital ID tag.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of the family manages to not get sick?

2. Why was Harry upset about the tattoo?

3. Which character has a new girlfriend before he dumps the last one?

4. Which character seems preoccupied and upset to Olympia?

5. What sickness does Harry have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the family celebrate Christmas and Chanukah?

2. Why is Steve coming to the ball?

3. How are Veronica and Virginia different?

4. Describe Charlie's relationship with Max.

5. What does Olympia have to run out to buy for Virginia at the beginning of Chapter 8?

6. What happens to Max that makes life more difficult for Olympia right before the ball?

7. Why does Chauncey threaten to stop paying Veronica's tuition for a second time?

8. Why can't Olympia call in sick to work and take care of herself and Max?

9. Why is Harry unable to be helpful at home?

10. What happens to Frieda that adds to Olympia's stress?

(see the answer keys)

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