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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 day is Steve arriving in town?

2. What has happened to Frieda?

3. Why can't Olympia bring Frieda to the ball?

4. What day of the week is the ball?

5. Which women tries on her outfit for the ball more times than any other women?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Harry feel about The Arches ball?

3. How are Veronica and Virginia different?

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

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

6. What makes Olympia upset when she sees Veronica come out of the shower?

7. What does Olympia have to run out to buy for Virginia at the beginning of Chapter 8?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Olympia tries to make life look easy, but in reality she juggles a marriage, children and a job. While she seems to get by, sometimes added stress and problems arise that throw her out of her routine. In the end, Olympia manages to get everything done and looks amazing doing it. Do you think Olympia portrays a strong, modern woman? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What was the most prominent theme in this book? Please provide examples of this theme throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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