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

3. What does Sam think of Noel's work ethic?
(a) He is lacking responsibility and is begging to be fired.
(b) He is an excellent employee and Sam is lucky to have him.
(c) Noel is lacking direction.
(d) Noel has a keen eye for business.

4. Where does Marsha invite Marjorie in Chapter 33?
(a) To lunch at the Plaza.
(b) Shopping uptown.
(c) To a tennis match.
(d) To her home for dinner.

5. Why does Marjorie pin all her hopes on a reconciliation with Noel in Chapter 40?
(a) Noel needs her as much as she "needs his moody eyes and messy hair."
(b) She has nothing to offer another man but a "ransacked body and an empty heart".
(c) Marjorie is lonely and thinks that "Noel is the only boy who understands" her.
(d) To Marjorie, Noel is her "everything."

6. Why does Marjorie telephone the director in Chapter 37?
(a) To quit the production.
(b) To inform him that she will be late for rehearsal.
(c) To recommend a new talent.
(d) To ask for directions to the rehearsal venue.

7. Who proposes to Marjorie in Chapter 40?
(a) Wally.
(b) George.
(c) Milton.
(d) Noel.

8. Why does Noel become uncomfortable in Chapter 27?
(a) Because he ate something which had gone off.
(b) Because he has nothing in common with Marjorie's family.
(c) Because he drank too much and is feeling nauseous.
(d) Because Marjorie's family hint at marriage.

9. Who does Marjorie meet at the El Dorado in Chapter 34?
(a) Milton Schwartz.
(b) Mark Strauss.
(c) Marvin Spitzer.
(d) Merton Segal.

10. Who does Noel lose a radio script writing position to in Chapter 38?
(a) Bennie.
(b) Wally.
(c) George.
(d) Fred.

11. What is the name of the play Marjorie is involved with in Chapter 39?
(a) The Short Year.
(b) The Long Year.
(c) The Bad Year.
(d) The Good Year.

12. Who does Marjorie date after breaking it off with Noel in Chapter 31?
(a) Dr. James Shapiro.
(b) Dr. Morris Shapiro.
(c) Dr. Jonas Shapiro.
(d) Dr. Solomon Shapiro.

13. Where is Noel going to study in Chapter 38?
(a) Harvard, specifically Harvard Law School.
(b) Cambridge.
(c) The Sorbonne and perhaps Oxford.
(d) Princeton.

14. Who writes a letter of introduction for Marjorie in Chapter 22?
(a) Her piano teacher.
(b) Her writing tutor.
(c) Her singing coach.
(d) Her drama instructor.

15. Why is Marjorie cut from the production in Chapter 39?
(a) Her part is written out of the script.
(b) She is continually absent or late.
(c) She is too demanding on set.
(d) For budget reasons, and she does not look the part.