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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. Who does Olympia plan to ask to help Frieda since Harry will not help her get to the ball?

2. Which two family members are not going to the ball?

3. What day is Jeff arriving in town?

4. Which hospital did Olympia visit?

5. What does Chauncey threaten Veronica with after seeing Veronica's tattoo?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Max that makes life more difficult for Olympia right before the ball?

2. Why is Olympia so thankful to see Charlie in Chapter 6?

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

4. How does Frieda solve the visible tattoo issue for the ball?

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

6. Describe Charlie's relationship with Max.

7. Why has Margaret taken a vacation?

8. Why is Olympia angry at Harry's choice not to go to the ball?

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

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

Frieda is a Holocaust survivor who has gone through counseling and support to help her move on with her life. Is it possible to put such a tragic event behind you? Does Frieda seem to be happy or is she distressed about her past? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

How does the setting of the novel affect the plot and characters?

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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