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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. Why does Marjorie decide to work for her father?
(a) To earn money for a trip to Paris.
(b) To learn valuable skills for her future.
(c) To avoid boredom.
(d) To make her parents happy.

2. Who calls Marjorie looking for Noel in Chapter 28?
(a) Jon.
(b) Sam.
(c) Joe.
(d) Fred.

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

4. How does Noel come to his most recent conclusion that religion is fantasy?
(a) A night of heavy drug use.
(b) A conversation with Imogene.
(c) A dream about heaven and hell.
(d) A recent visit to a synagogue.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Guy's office described in Chapter 22?

2. Where is the office where Noel will be working in Part 4?

3. Who does Marjorie see after leaving the hairdresser in Chapter 32?

4. What are the good aspects of Noel's new job in Part 4?

5. What is the second job that Marjorie takes on in Chapter 40?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who does Marsha marry in Chapter 34? What causes her anxiety about her marriage?

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

6. In Chapter 40, why does Marjorie believe Noel still loves her?

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

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

9. Why does Sam Rothmore contact Marjorie in Chapter 28? How does he describe Noel to her at lunch?

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

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