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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sally impress the guests?
(a) Reading The Odyssey in Greek
(b) Mixing drinks for everyone
(c) Singing solos at the piano
(d) Reciting some of her own poetry

2. What does Charity hand out to the guests?
(a) Martinis
(b) Invitations
(c) Songbooks
(d) Coats

3. What does Larry think about on this morning?
(a) His business
(b) His passport
(c) His real estate business
(d) His life

4. What do Sally and Larry do after hearing the good news?
(a) Have a party
(b) Go shopping
(c) Go out to dinner
(d) Go for a drive

5. What is the name of Sid and Charity's firstborn child?
(a) Danielle
(b) Daniel
(c) David
(d) James

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sid ask Larry?

2. What surprise does Sid have for Charity and her family?

3. For what reason does Larry believe much material is written?

4. What did Larry hang on the wall?

5. Where is Larry staying for the summer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What housing do Larry and Sally find when they reach Wisconsin?

2. Describe the first year in Madison for Sally and Larry.

3. Explain the flashback that the author uses in Part 1: Chapter 2.

4. What happens that gives Larry a bad premonition?

5. How does the evening of the party end for the Morgans and the Langs?

6. Explain the flashback the author uses to describe the beginning of Sid and Charity's courtship.

7. How are Sid and Charity described?

8. What does Charity learn about Larry and Sally as they talk?

9. How do the Morgans and Langs celebrate one of Larry's early literary successes?

10. In spite of their challenges, what is the state of Larry and Sally's marriage?

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