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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Russek's begin its decline?
(a) After Howard quit.
(b) During the depression.
(c) When a chain store opened.
(d) At the start of the war.

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

3. Unlike other girls, Diane wasn't ashamed of her _______.
(a) Body.
(b) Family.
(c) Feelings.
(d) Art.

4. What drew Diane to Grosz's work?
(a) His unusual subjects.
(b) His controversy.
(c) His subtext.
(d) His flashy tricks.

5. Whom did Diane sketch in her art classes at school?
(a) The sceneries from her dreams.
(b) Her brother and her family.
(c) The unique people she encountered.
(d) The boys she liked.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gertrude is described as being ________.

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

3. Why did Howard work at Russek's?

4. David and Gertrude realized their children would be drawn to _______ pursuits in their career.

5. Why were Howard's parents displeased with his new British wife?

(see the answer key)

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