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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. Why was Harry upset about the tattoo?

2. What sickness does Harry have?

3. Where is Frieda when she calls Olympia?

4. What happens to Virginia's gloves?

5. What item is Veronica missing for the ball?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Olympia so angry that Steve broke up with Virginia on the night he did?

2. Why can't Olympia call in sick to work and take care of herself and Max?

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

4. What is wrong with Olympia two days before the ball?

5. Why does the family celebrate Christmas and Chanukah?

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

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

8. Why is Steve coming to the ball?

9. How are Veronica and Virginia different?

10. Why does Chauncey threaten to stop paying Veronica's tuition for a second time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Any good book has characters full of dimension. Do you think the author created dynamic characters? Explain using examples from the book.

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

Harry and Chauncey are very different characters. Compare and contrast them using examples from the book.

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