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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. Where is Frieda staying for the next few weeks?

2. Who do the girls meet with at 7:00 the day of the ball?

3. Why does Harry have to go to work early in the morning the day after Frieda's mishap?

4. What item is Veronica missing for the ball?

5. What does Olympia notice on Frieda's wrist in the morning while Frieda is still asleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Harry unable to be helpful at home?

2. Why has Margaret taken a vacation?

3. Why is Steve coming to the ball?

4. What causes Virginia to think she fails her exams?

5. How are Veronica and Virginia different?

6. Why is Olympia concerned about Jeff, Veronica's escort the day of the ball?

7. Why is Olympia still worried about Charlie in Chapter 8?

8. Why is Virginia upset at the end of Chapter 7?

9. Why does Harry feel bad for not helping Olympia?

10. What happens to Frieda that adds to Olympia's stress?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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