View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does James leave Theresa's apartment on Christmas Day?
(a) To think about things for a while.
(b) To return her gift.
(c) To go meet another woman.
(d) To go ask his mother what to do.

2. Where does Theresa work for nearly two years after graduating college?
(a) On Coney Island.
(b) On Fire Island.
(c) In the Bronx.
(d) In Manhattan.

3. Where does Katherine go to take care of her problem?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Cuba.
(c) Puerto Rico.
(d) Home.

4. What depresses Theresa about the Thanksgiving holiday?
(a) Being out of school.
(b) The domesticity of it all.
(c) Being with James.
(d) Her dying father.

5. What was Theresa's final prayer?
(a) That someone would save her.
(b) That her death would be quick.
(c) That she have a second chance.
(d) That Gary would leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Theresa ask the person to leave her apartment, on the night she is angry with Brooks?

2. What lie does Theresa tell James when they arrive at her apartment on Christmas?

3. Who calls Theresa after she gets home from talking with Tony?

4. With whom do Theresa and James share Thanksgiving dinner?

5. What does Theresa serve the guest that Katherine's husband brings home?

Short Essay Questions

1. After the incident at the party, what happens that convinces Theresa it is the last time she will see Tony?

2. Discuss the confrontation between Rose and Theresa.

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

4. Discuss how Theresa feels about her own career.

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

6. Discuss the first time James and Theresa make love.

7. How does Theresa feel about finding Brooks with another woman and what is her retaliation?

8. Discuss Ali's formula for happiness. How does this conflict with his former wife?

9. Discuss the use of marijuana in Theresa's life when she lives in Manhattan.

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 771 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample