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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 did Howard work at Russek's?
(a) He loved being around fur.
(b) He wanted to look good for a girl.
(c) He wanted to earn money for college.
(d) His parents wanted him to manage it one day.

2. Allan Arbus was the son of ______ immigrants.
(a) Swedish.
(b) German.
(c) Russian.
(d) Polish.

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

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

5. Why did Diane continue to work at Russek's?
(a) To see Allan.
(b) To earn money.
(c) Her parents forced her.
(d) She had no other job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What impact did Alex have on Diane's faithfulness to Allan?

2. Diane and her friends were all raised like Jewish ______.

3. David is described as being consumed by ______.

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

5. Diane was aware that by marrying Allan she would be giving up ______.

(see the answer key)

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