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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 two sports does Veronica's escort play?

2. Who is Margaret Washington?

3. What month is the ball going to be held?

4. Where is Veronica's escort spending Thanksgiving?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of a debutante ball?

2. What are Charlie's summer plans?

3. How do Olympia's and Harry's backgrounds differ?

4. What is Virginia's big news?

5. How is Felicia different than Olympia?

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

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

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

9. What does Chauncey threaten to do if Veronica refuses to attend the ball?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

The author tries to paint Olympia as a character who has a "perfect" life. Do you think Olympia has a perfect life? Explain your reasoning using details from the book.

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