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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. What does Chauncey want Charlie to do after graduation?

2. What items does Charlie use for war paint?

3. What does Chauncey threaten to do if either of the girls do not attend the ball?

4. Which ball are the girls invited to attend?

5. Which two sports does Veronica's escort play?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the twins react to hearing about The Arches invitation?

2. What are Charlie options for post graduation plans?

3. Why is Olympia worried about Charlie?

4. Why does Olympia take Frieda shopping?

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

6. What is the purpose of a debutante ball?

7. What makes Olympia such a great woman?

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

9. How does Chauncey feel about the invitation to The Arches?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the setting of the novel affect the plot and characters?

Essay Topic 2

What was the most prominent theme in this book? Please provide examples of this theme throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

How do the family's Jewish and Protestant cultures play an important role throughout the novel? Do their cultural differences add depth to the novel or is it unnecessary?

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