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 are the good aspects of Noel's new job in Part 4?
(a) It comes with a handsome salary and the promise of advancement.
(b) The hours are very relaxed.
(c) His co-workers are very creative and he gets along with them well.
(d) It is a very collaborative environment.

2. Where did Marjorie and her family used to live before the start of the novel?
(a) Maryland.
(b) Harlem.
(c) Queens.
(d) The Bronx.

3. What does Marjorie have a hard time telling George in Chapter 3?
(a) Her true feelings.
(b) Her low opinion of him.
(c) Her plans to drop out of school.
(d) About her relationship with another man.

4. Due to her successful production in Chapter 21, what does Marjorie have the possibility of doing?
(a) A Broadway show.
(b) A radio show.
(c) A silent film.
(d) A headlining tour.

5. What does Marjorie notice about Marsha's appearance at her graduation?
(a) Marsha is weak.
(b) Marsha is sunburned.
(c) Marsha is thinner.
(d) Marsha is bigger.