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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were Howard's parents displeased with his new British wife?
(a) She was arrogant.
(b) She was a socialist.
(c) She was poor.
(d) She was a gentile.

2. The Arbus and Eliot family are described as being ________.
(a) Inseparable.
(b) Raucous.
(c) Brotherly.
(d) Enemies.

3. Why did Diane believe her parents would accept her marriage to Allan?
(a) Allan was a nice Jewish boy with a career.
(b) They would be happy when she was out of their house.
(c) Marrying a man is what they wanted for her life.
(d) They would be happy to have grandchildren.

4. How did Diane's father make their home difficult?
(a) He had many affairs.
(b) He was abusive to his wife.
(c) He neglected the children.
(d) He was always drunk.

5. What was Diane's relationship with her younger sister like?
(a) She used her to get free food.
(b) She would pick on her.
(c) She ignored her.
(d) She lavished attention on her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Howard work at Russek's?

2. What made Howard's wife a good business tool for attracting wealthy clients?

3. What traditional philosophy was Diane's and Howard's relationship with their parents founded on?

4. Diane is described as being a _______ housewife.

5. Unlike other girls, Diane wasn't ashamed of her _______.

(see the answer key)

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