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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Agnes do for two months after the birth of Elizabeth in 1914?
(a) Stays in a mental ward
(b) Travels around Europe
(c) Stays at home with her
(d) Runs for office

2. What does Kay decline to join as they only invite her reluctantly because of her half-Jewish background?
(a) French Club
(b) Youth group
(c) Political organizations
(d) Sororities

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

4. Phili is also the co-editor of the prestigious ____________ at his university.
(a) Harvard Law Review
(b) Boston Law Review
(c) Crimson Tide
(d) Yale Law Review

5. In 1941, _____________ declares the Washington Post a journal of national importance.
(a) New York Times
(b) Time
(c) The president
(d) Eugene Meyer

Short Answer Questions

1. The truth is that Kay simply longs to be __________________, like the character in Thomas Mann's book.

2. What reveals a frightening frenzy in Phil and almost forces them to call off the wedding?

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

4. Who is the dominant influence in the lives of Phil and Kay, reveling in gossip, arguments, and irreverence?

5. Father decides that he will apply his business sense to the publication as he has no experience in ___________.

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