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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Oliver excited?
(a) His boss is already talking about a partnership.
(b) His crew team advanced to the semi-finals.
(c) His dad came over to talk to him.
(d) Because the doctor called him and said to come in for the results of some tests.

2. What does the taxi driver think is going on with Jenny?
(a) She is about to have a baby.
(b) She is having a nervous breakdown.
(c) She is going to visit her ill father.
(d) He isn't interested and makes no comments.

3. Who does Oliver see coming into the lobby as he is leaving?
(a) A priest to see Jenny.
(b) Oliver's mother.
(c) Oliver's father.
(d) Jenny's sister.

4. Where do Oliver and Jenny decide they want to live?
(a) On the East Coast.
(b) In the South.
(c) In Europe.
(d) In San Francisco.

5. What does Jenny want Oliver to do?
(a) Quit law school and start a job.
(b) Attend Harvard Sports events.
(c) Talk to his father.
(d) Join the Peace Corps with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does Oliver buy airline tickets?

2. How could the firm be described where Oliver is to work?

3. Who calls Oliver's parents and for what reason?

4. What does Oliver join?

5. How might their spending be described?

Short Essay Questions

1. How difficult is it for Oliver to keep the truth from Jenny and his boss?

2. Who does Oliver tell about Jenny's illness and what does he do?

3. When Oliver checks on Jenny one night after dinner what does she tell him and what does he do?

4. What does Oliver say and do when his father tells him he's sorry?

5. What does Oliver do after Jenny dies?

6. Why does the doctor call Oliver into the office and what does he tell Oliver?

7. Why does Oliver go to see his father?

8. What does Jenny tell Oliver and what does she request of him?

9. What does Jenny insist on doing at home and what is the one compromise she allows?

10. What does Oliver decide shortly after they move to New York and how does Jenny feel about it?

(see the answer keys)

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