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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. Who is the historical figure that Claudia recalls writing about out of sheer disbelief at the man's bravery, charisma, stubbornness and indestructibility?
(a) Cortez.
(b) DeLeon.
(c) DeSoto.
(d) Columbus.

2. What is one of the things Claudia says her mother held against her from the time she was a baby?
(a) Her red hair.
(b) The fact she was a girl.
(c) That she resembled the milkman.
(d) Her special baby blanket.

3. To whom does Claudia apologize in Chapter 15?
(a) Sylvia.
(b) Lazlo.
(c) Lisa.
(d) Gordon.

4. What one aspect of Tom's postwar plans makes Claudia hesitate?
(a) Having a child.
(b) He does not have a green thumb.
(c) Getting him a book deal.
(d) He does not have a natural talent for art like he thinks he does.

5. In Claudia's mind, what is Jasper's greatest sin?
(a) Not being able to commit.
(b) Not asking her to marry him.
(c) Not making more money than she does.
(d) Not being Tom Southern.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 16, what does the reader learn that Claudia publish just a few weeks prior to her birthday?

2. Who tells Claudia that Tom has been killed?

3. Whom does Claudia use as her measuring guide when comparing men?

4. Why is Claudia eager to see Lisa after her limo accident?

5. What injuries does Claudia suffer from her limo accident?

Short Essay Questions

1. Other than being grief stricken, what terrifies Claudia about not knowing how Tom dies?

2. What is ironic about Mrs. Hamilton allowing Claudia to go to Paris with Gordon?

3. For what two reasons is Camilla amazed by Claudia's pregnancy?

4. Why does Claudia refuse to pretend to be Jasper's secretary when they visit NATO together?

5. How does Mr. Hamilton's job offer to Claudia advance her writing career?

6. Discuss the accident that severely injures Claudia.

7. What excites Claudia about seeing her book turned into a movie?

8. Does Sylvia expect a sexual relationship between Gordon and Claudia? Why or why not?

9. How does Claudia describe Cortez? How popular was her book about him?

10. When Tom tells Claudia in Chapter 8 that he has never been more happy in his life, upon what thought does Claudia silently reflect?

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