2. Why won't Theresa sleep in her apartment after talking with her ex brother-in-law?
(a) She can't believe he hit on her.
(b) She doesn't approve of his gender choice.
(c) She knows he is sleeping with a strange woman.
(d) She doesn't approve of drugs.

3. Why does Tony leave Theresa's apartment after the party?
(a) She slapped him.
(b) He forgot his medicine.
(c) He had to get to work.
(d) She laughed at him while making love.

4. How does Theresa react to being teased about marriage at the wedding reception?
(a) She is honest with the man and says she does not want to marry him.
(b) She gets upset and runs outside.
(c) She sticks another meatball in her mouth.
(d) She is happy and begins to cry.

5. Where is a union strike held?
(a) At the factory where Theresa's dad works.
(b) At Katherine's work.
(c) At the factory where Theresa works summers.
(d) At Theresa's school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has cancer?

2. Who does Theresa invite over for dinner after talking with Rose?

3. Who is pitted against each other in the union strike?

4. Where do Theresa and her Wednesday night date go?

5. Who stopped being friendly to Theresa after she spent time with Victor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss James' sexual experiences when he first meets Theresa.

2. Discuss what happens at his mother's party that changes Theresa's relationship with Tony.

3. Discuss Theresa's thoughts on getting her life back together.

4. Discuss why Theresa asks Gary to leave her apartment.

5. Katherine looks to Theresa as someone to whom she can confess. What does Katherine confess in the November after Theresa moves away from the Bronx?

6. Discuss Tony's background and family.

7. What is Theresa's concern about going to his mother's party with Tony? What does he tell her about her concern?

8. Discuss why and how Theresa tries to end her relationship with James at Christmas.

9. Discuss the first time Theresa misses school.

10. Discuss Theresa's feelings about marriage.

(see the answer keys)

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