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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. Why does Harry have to go to work early in the morning the day after Frieda's mishap?
3. Why is Olympia surprised that Steve is coming to the ball?
4. Who tells Chauncey to "grow up" at the end of Chapter 8?
5. Which holiday does the family celebrate right before the ball?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Steve coming to the ball?
2. Why can't Olympia call in sick to work and take care of herself and Max?
3. Why is Olympia so angry that Steve broke up with Virginia on the night he did?
4. Why is Olympia so thankful to see Charlie in Chapter 6?
5. Why is Olympia angry at Harry's choice not to go to the ball?
6. Why does Harry agree to drop his mother, Frieda, off at the ball?
7. What is wrong with Olympia two days before the ball?
8. Why is Harry unable to be helpful at home?
9. Why does Chauncey threaten to stop paying Veronica's tuition for a second time?
10. Why is Virginia upset at the end of Chapter 7?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Foreshadowing is also used in this book in many instances. Cite 3 examples of foreshadowing and how it is used to indicate events to come. Why would the author choose to foreshadow?
Essay Topic 3
Harry chooses to skip the ball because he thinks it is a racist event. How is Olympia's bringing Margaret and Frieda to the ball more of a statement against discriminating behavior than Harry's refusal to come? Explain your reasoning.
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