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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is African American?

2. What is Olympia's excuse for the only reason she beat Harry last time they played squash?

3. How old is Max?

4. What is the "color of blood" of the high society class?

5. What is Charlie's summer job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Charlie want to meet Veronica's escort?

2. How do Harry and Olympia meet?

3. How is Felicia different than Olympia?

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

5. Why is Veronica concerned about Virginia's boyfriend?

6. What is special about the family's Thanksgiving day meal?

7. Why is Veronica mad at Chauncey at the end of Chapter 2?

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

9. Why is Olympia so surprised about how pleasant Chauncey is during their phone conversation in Chapter 4?

10. What are some things that the family does in Paris?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Harry chooses to skip the ball because he thinks it is a racist event. How is Olympia's bringing Margaret and Frieda to the ball more of a statement against discriminating behavior than Harry's refusal to come? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Olympia tries to make life look easy, but in reality she juggles a marriage, children and a job. While she seems to get by, sometimes added stress and problems arise that throw her out of her routine. In the end, Olympia manages to get everything done and looks amazing doing it. Do you think Olympia portrays a strong, modern woman? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Olympia values family above anything. How does she show her love of her family throughout the book, even when times are rough or she is frustrated with her family?

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