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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 does Olympia give Frieda to sleep in?
(a) A sweatsuit.
(b) One of Harry's old dress shirts.
(c) A cashmere robe.
(d) A flannel night shirt.

2. What happens to Virginia's gloves?
(a) She rips them when trying them on.
(b) Her friend's dog destroys them.
(c) She loses them on the bus.
(d) Steve steals them.

3. What type of dress does Olympia wear to the event?
(a) Pink cotton.
(b) Black velvet.
(c) Blue satin.
(d) Red polyester.

4. What story does Frieda tell Olympia about a 17-year-old Harry?
(a) He used drugs and was kicked out of college.
(b) He got drunk and tried to enlist in the marines.
(c) He cheated on an exam and was asked to drop out.
(d) He stole money from a local gas station.

5. What color is Jeff's hair the day of the ball?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Green.
(d) Orange.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which child does Harry find most unhelpful around the house?

2. Who makes a stole for Veronica?

3. Why is Margaret going to be late to the ball?

4. What does Olympia notice on Veronica's back?

5. Why is Virginia upset?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Steve coming to the ball?

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

3. What causes Virginia to think she fails her exams?

4. How does Frieda solve the visible tattoo issue for the ball?

5. What makes Olympia upset when she sees Veronica come out of the shower?

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

7. How does Harry feel about The Arches ball?

8. Why does Harry agree to drop his mother, Frieda, off at the ball?

9. Why does the family celebrate Christmas and Chanukah?

10. Why is Olympia so thankful to see Charlie in Chapter 6?

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