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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Just Before the War with the Eskimos.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ginnie like playing tennis with Selena?
(a) Selena is a good tennis player.
(b) Selena always brings fresh tennis balls.
(c) Selena always pays for the ride to the court.
(d) Selena is not a good tennis player.

2. How is Seymour pushing Sybil in the water?
(a) With the help of water wings.
(b) On a float.
(c) With his hands.
(d) She's swimming on her own.

3. What room number is Muriel Glass staying in at the hotel?
(a) 97.
(b) 47.
(c) 507.
(d) 107.

4. Why does Seymour get angry with the woman in the elevator as he goes back to his room after the beach?
(a) She is looking at his feet.
(b) She is taking up too much room.
(c) She is pushing Seymour to get out of the elevator.
(d) She is talking loudly.

5. Ginnie dreams that a servant gives _____ out instead of tomato juice at dinner.
(a) Chicken sandwiches.
(b) Tennis rackets.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tennis balls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Joan?

2. How does Eloise and Mary Jane become friends?

3. Who is the only person that can truly make Eloise laugh?

4. Why is Mary Jane's husband sent to jail?

5. Who is very ill in the story, Just Before the War with the Eskimos?

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