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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 of these places does the family not go to in Paris?

2. How did Harry and Olympia meet?

3. Who is Virginia's escort to the ball?

4. Where does Olympia meet Chauncey?

5. How is Freida related to the twins?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Harry and Olympia meet?

2. Why does Olympia call Chauncey after Charlie recommends that she does?

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

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

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

6. How does Max feel about the ball?

7. What are Charlie options for post graduation plans?

8. What makes Olympia such a great woman?

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

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

The term "coming out" has multiple meanings in the story. Define what it means to come out. Explain two examples of characters who had some sort of "coming out" experience. Show their growth and explain how coming out made them develop as a character.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Money versus happiness is a theme that plays a role in the book. Think about how important money is to Chauncey and then think about how love and happiness is important to Olympia and Harry. Does money buy happiness? Can people be happy without money? Use details from the book to craft an essay on the topic.

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