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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The truth is that Kay simply longs to be __________________, like the character in Thomas Mann's book.
(a) Hidden
(b) Truly unique
(c) Like everyone else
(d) Successful

2. What is the traumatic event that happens to Eugene's brother, Edgar?
(a) Perishes on Titanic
(b) He drowns in his bath tub
(c) He is murdered
(d) Commits suicide

3. What is the nickname of the daughter, Elizabeth, who is born in 1914?
(a) Bis
(b) Lili
(c) Bethie
(d) Liz

4. What kind of man does Eugene sign up to be in Washington, serving on the War Industries Board?
(a) Yes man
(b) Congressman
(c) All the answers man
(d) Dollar a year man

5. At what kind of school did Kay begin her education as a child?
(a) Public
(b) Jewish
(c) Montessori
(d) Catholic

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the journal of the New School for Social Research that Agnes helps to co-found and edit?

2. What is the religious background of Kay's father's side of the family?

3. What does Eugene know he can count on Agnes to provide for him during their marriage?

4. The _______________ raises a furor over Kay working without pay at the Mount Vernon Argus.

5. Kay's _________ celebration is more restrained than most, though she meets a good friend there.

(see the answer key)

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