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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. According to the taxi driver who drops Elaine and George off, why is there is such a big crowd at the road house?
(a) The weather is stellar.
(b) It is steak night.
(c) The Canarsie murder.
(d) The war.

2. Who is the only friend Harland has in the family?
(a) His favorite grandmother.
(b) His son.
(c) Jimmy's mother, Lily.
(d) Jimmy's Aunt Emily.

3. How did Nevada get her name?
(a) She had a birthmark shaped like the state.
(b) She was born in Reno.
(c) He rmother was a Vegas dancer.
(d) Her mom ran into a car with Nevada plates as she was in labor.

4. Where does Jimmy work as a reporter?
(a) At the Herald.
(b) At the Voice.
(c) At the Post.
(d) At the Times.

5. Where does Congo learn to speak American and tend bar?
(a) New York.
(b) Istanbul.
(c) Toronto.
(d) Shanghai.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Stan refer when he is trying to light himself on fire?

2. Anna's mother scolds her in what language besides English?

3. What do the Herfs smuggle into the country from their trip abroad?

4. Where does Jimmy tell Tony to go when he questions his sexuality?

5. Who gruffly blurts out, "We all have to die sometime," in Ellen's apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the greatest sight in the world according to Jimmy Herf as he and his family return from abroad?

2. When Ellen is having their baby, why does Jimmy think she is going to die?

3. What does Jimmy say gives him goose flesh as he talks to Tony Hunter about stories in the paper?

4. What does Congo say of Jimmy's life experience?

5. What does Ellen say to George when he tells her Cecily has consented to a divorce?

6. What does Stan say to himself in the mirror regarding his marriage?

7. How does George declare his feelings for Elaine at dinner?

8. What is Congo's line of work and how is he faring?

9. What does George tell Phil in regards to Elaine?

10. What doe Phil think will happen if he can sell his tiles to architects?

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