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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. 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) His co-workers are very creative and he gets along with them well.
(c) It is a very collaborative environment.
(d) The hours are very relaxed.

2. What is Marjorie's role in the play in Chapter 39?
(a) She plays a flower girl.
(b) She plays one of five whores.
(c) She plays a miller's daughter.
(d) She plays the lead heroine.

3. How many weeks does it take Noel to become disenchanted with his job in Part 4?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) A month.
(c) Five days.
(d) Two weeks.

4. What does Noel believe Marjorie's destiny to be?
(a) To help the needy.
(b) To fail at everything she tries.
(c) To become a world-famous actress.
(d) To marry a respectable man and raise their children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Imogene?

2. From what stage production does Marjorie gain acclaim in Chapter 21?

3. Why does Marjorie telephone the director in Chapter 37?

4. How does Noel come to his most recent conclusion that religion is fantasy?

5. What is the name of the ship Noel sets sail on in Chapter 37?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has plagued Marjorie during her year-long affair with Noel?

2. What do the Morgensterns invite the Ehrmanns to attend in Chapter 27?

3. Why does Noel leave Marjorie's house abruptly in Chapter 27?

4. Why does Marjorie quit her position at the top summer stock theatre?

5. Why does Marjorie go on a whirlwind of dating in Chapter 33?

6. What is Guy Flamm's real reason for offering Marjorie a part in his play?

7. After working at the advertising agency for a year, what does Noel decide to do with his savings?

8. What does Mike Eden tell Marjorie when he takes her out onto the lake in Chapter 44?

9. What does Noel disagree with his boss Sam Rothmore about?

10. Why does Marjorie think Noel has fled to Europe in Chapter 40?

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