This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: My Object All Sublime; Chapters 37-45: the Nightmare, How to Discard a Mistress, The Bad Year, A First Class Ticket to Europe, The man on the Boat Deck, A Game of Ping Pong, the Premonition, In Pursuit of Noel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sandy lack when compared to his classmates?
(a) Ambition.
(b) An interest in current affairs.
(c) Focus.
(d) Respect for the professors.

2. Why does Marjorie's mother arrange for Marjorie to visit the resort?
(a) Marjorie's mother has heard many good things about the resort.
(b) Marjorie's mother won a free trip to the resort.
(c) She hears that Sandy will be there as well.
(d) She feels Marjorie needs some relaxation time.

3. How does Marjorie feel before receiving a call from Noel in Chapter 22?
(a) Calm and at peace.
(b) Excited and happy.
(c) Dejected and depressed.
(d) Tired and without hope.

4. What does Marjorie think of her brother's performance in Chapter 9?
(a) She is embarassed.
(b) She is proud.
(c) She is impressed.
(d) She is scared.

5. According to Marjorie, why did Noel go to Europe?
(a) To explore his motherland.
(b) As a last attempt to avoid respectability.
(c) To get away from his parent's overbearing values.
(d) To experience the different faiths and cultures of the world.