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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. How many children does Olympia have?

2. What items does Charlie use for war paint?

3. Which daughter is not happy about the invitation?

4. Who is not going to be at Olympia's table at the ball?

5. Which character is African American?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Felicia different than Olympia?

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

3. Why is Olympia worried about Charlie?

4. Why does Olympia take Frieda shopping?

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

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

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

8. How do Harry and Olympia meet?

9. What are Charlie options for post graduation plans?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

College is a time of experimentation and growing up, as Veronica, Virginia and Charlie learn all too well. Using examples from the story, explain how each adult child "grew up" or "experimented" while in college.

Essay Topic 3

Class is an ongoing theme throughout the book. Many of the characters are high class, while some, like Frieda, came from a low, working class of people. How does class define people? Do you think Chauncey is defined by class? Is Olympia defined by class? Who is not defined by class in the book? Why is class so important to some people in the book? Explain.

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