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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 Harry say on his voicemail?
2. What color is Jeff's hair the day of the ball?
3. What type of pancakes does Olympia make for Max?
4. Who does Olympia plan to ask to help Frieda since Harry will not help her get to the ball?
5. What item is Veronica missing for the ball?
Short Essay Questions
1. What causes Virginia to think she fails her exams?
2. Why has Margaret taken a vacation?
3. Why does the family celebrate Christmas and Chanukah?
4. Why does Harry agree to drop his mother, Frieda, off at the ball?
5. Why can't Olympia call in sick to work and take care of herself and Max?
6. Why is Olympia angry at Harry's choice not to go to the ball?
7. Why is Olympia still worried about Charlie in Chapter 8?
8. What is wrong with Olympia two days before the ball?
9. Why is Steve coming to the ball?
10. Why is Olympia so angry that Steve broke up with Virginia on the night he did?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Debutante balls have changed over the years. Their purpose used to be for girls to find husbands, but now it is more of a fun event. Compare and contrast debutante balls of old and new. How have they changed? Do they serve a purpose anymore? Do you think they will continue to evolve?
Essay Topic 3
Veronica and Virginia, although sisters, are very different girls. Provide three similarities and differences in the characters, and determine which one you would rather be like, and explain why.
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