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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What stops Mary from killing herself?
(a) The phone rang
(b) Axel came home
(c) Rudolph playing the trumpet
(d) Gretchen called out to her

2. What is Mary contemplating on this evening?
(a) Learning to drive
(b) Suicide
(c) Changing jobs
(d) Redecorating

3. Who is the Jordaches' favorite child?
(a) Thomas
(b) Mary
(c) Rudolph
(d) Gretchen

4. What is the Jordache family celebrating in Part 1, Chapter 6?
(a) The birth of a new baby
(b) Rudolph's birthday
(c) Axel and Mary's 25th wedding anniversary
(d) The end of the war

5. What does Gretchen call Rudolph?
(a) Prince of a guy
(b) Bastard
(c) Saint
(d) Emotional cripple

Short Answer Questions

1. To what city is Thomas sent to stay with relatives?

2. What is the special day in Part 1, Chapter 5?

3. What type of work does Gretchen hope to get in New York?

4. Where does Gretchen want to move?

5. Who is Rudolph's French teacher?

(see the answer key)

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