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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. How did Noel's show do, as noted in Chapter 38?
(a) It had a lukewarm reception.
(b) It was a complete failure and closed after five days.
(c) It did well but Noel grew bored of it and closed it down.
(d) It was a huge success.

2. According to Noel, what are the four rings of illusion surrounding human conduct?
(a) Love, lust, greed and envy.
(b) Sight, smell, touch and sound.
(c) Religion, philosophy, sex and money.
(d) Color, space, time and memory.

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

4. What book does Noel read after his epiphany?
(a) The Bhagavad Gita.
(b) Confucian texts.
(c) The Old Testament.
(d) The Book of the Dead.

5. Where does Noel invite Marjorie in Chapter 22?
(a) Central Park.
(b) Empire State Building.
(c) In a music shop.
(d) The Ritz-Carleton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Due to her successful production in Chapter 21, what does Marjorie have the possibility of doing?

2. How many weeks does it take Noel to become disenchanted with his job in Part 4?

3. What is the party in Chapter 32 celebrating?

4. What were Marjorie's nightmares during her affair with Noel about?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Marjorie see Noel with on board the Mauritania?

2. In Chapter 30, what does Noel describe as the force that moves people in the world?

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

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

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

6. How does Noel criticize the Broadway play Marjorie has found a part in in Chapter 38? What does Noel believe Marjorie's destiny is?

7. What sends Marjorie into a tailspin of worry in Chapter 28?

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

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

10. Upon graduating from college, what has Marjorie gained acclaim for, and what prospects does she have?

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