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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the nickname of family friend Eleanor Medill Patterson?
(a) Lovey
(b) Lili
(c) Cissy
(d) Tissa

2. What is the name of the journal of the New School for Social Research that Agnes helps to co-found and edit?
(a) 291
(b) The Tidal
(c) Crimson
(d) The Inner Work

3. 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

4. What is the temporary situation of Agnes' that lasts four years instead of the short time expected?
(a) Agnes stays home with her children.
(b) Agnes moves to Italy
(c) Agnes goes to Washington
(d) Agnes lives with her guru

5. What reveals a frightening frenzy in Phil and almost forces them to call off the wedding?
(a) Drinking
(b) Drugs
(c) Women
(d) Disappointment

Short Answer Questions

1. Mother finds the women of Washington intellectually _______ but enjoys their luncheon debates.

2. What does Kay decline to join as they only invite her reluctantly because of her half-Jewish background?

3. In 1941, _____________ declares the Washington Post a journal of national importance.

4. What does Kay write for the first year at her father's newspaper?

5. At what school does Agnes attend courses during her marriage to Eugene?

(see the answer key)

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