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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the nice bars, what does Tralala say about the Officer's "dames"?
(a) She comments on their lack of respect.
(b) She compares her physique to theirs, noting hers is superior.
(c) She says they are after the Officers' money, too.
(d) She wishes she was one of them.

2. What did Tralala refuse to do with boys when she was younger?
(a) Play games with them.
(b) Call them by their names.
(c) Sleep with them.
(d) Go on dates with them.

3. Who does Tralala talk to at Willie's after the Officer leaves?
(a) Annie.
(b) Harry.
(c) Tommy.
(d) Vinnie.

4. At the end of Part IV, what keeps falling off the bar?
(a) Empty beer cans.
(b) Glasses.
(c) Napkins.
(d) Nails.

5. At the Willie's, who does Tralala angrily talk to about losing two grand?
(a) Georgette.
(b) Ruthy.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Goldie.

6. At the final bar in Part IV, what type of music blares on the jukebox?
(a) "Hillbilly" music and blues.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Classical.
(d) Rock and roll.

7. When the narrator explains how Abe drops off his Cadillac and then goes to get his hair cut, what does he tell everyone about at the barber shop?
(a) His work life.
(b) His family life.
(c) His sex life.
(d) His new Cadillac.

8. After Tralala spends 4 days with an Officer, what does he leave her in an envelope?
(a) A letter.
(b) Cash.
(c) A check.
(d) A handwritten prayer.

9. At the union meeting, what is one thing the union president promise to the workers?
(a) A 30-hour work week.
(b) Better equipment.
(c) New uniforms.
(d) A month-long vacation.

10. After Tralala leaves the downtown hotel, where does she go?
(a) To Tommy's wedding.
(b) To Vinnie's apartment.
(c) To the Greek diner.
(d) To her parent's house.

11. As the summer stretches on, what happens to the union workers in Part V?
(a) They feel less enthused about being on strike.
(b) They feel bored.
(c) They feel excited by their demands and are hopeful things will change for the better.
(d) They feel anxious about losing their jobs.

12. How many years ago did Ada's husband, Hymie, die?
(a) 15.
(b) 4.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

13. After sex with his wife in Part V, what does Harry dream about during his sleep?
(a) Harpies attacking him.
(b) His son dying.
(c) Dolphins attacking him.
(d) His mother attacking Mary.

14. Who is ONE character whom Harry invites back to the union shop for beer?
(a) Vinnie.
(b) Georgette.
(c) Regina.
(d) Goldie.

15. Where is Lucy when the narrator switches back to her story in Coda?
(a) Church.
(b) The market.
(c) Her mother's house.
(d) The laundromat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who becomes increasingly aggressive towards the union workers on strike?

2. What does Ada wake up thinking about in Coda?

3. After going back to a downtown hotel with a recently returned soldier, what does Tralala do to him?

4. At the end of Coda, who does Abe meet at a club called Mel's?

5. What does Tralala flaunt in order to get attention at the bar towards the end of Part IV?

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