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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of work does Gretchen hope to get in New York?
(a) Cocktail waitress
(b) Secretary
(c) Teacher
(d) Actress

2. What graduation gift does Teddy Boylan offer Rudolph?
(a) A new house
(b) A new car
(c) A trip to Europe
(d) A new wardrobe

3. Who is the French girl Thomas is infatuated with?
(a) Cheri
(b) Marie
(c) Clothilde
(d) Josephine

4. For what is Thomas arrested in Part 1, Chapter 9?
(a) Murder
(b) Shoplifting
(c) Statutory rape
(d) Burglary

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Thomas go when he makes a quick trip to New York?

2. Where does Axel tell Rudolph that Rudolph does not belong?

3. What does Gretchen want from Willie?

4. What is the nature of the Jordache family business?

5. Where does Thomas have a job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the $5000 Thomas gives back to Rudolph?

2. Explain how Thomas is Axel's least favorite child but Thomas is most like Axel.

3. What is Mary's reaction when she learns that Axel gave up $5,000 to save Thomas?

4. In what way is Gretchen showing some emotional growth?

5. What is the state of Mary's physical and mental health?

6. Explain the foreshadowing of Axel's being in a boat.

7. How has Teddy Boylan helped Rudolph with his career and at what point does Rudolph call an end to the relationship?

8. What is the significance of the Communist charges brought against Professor Denton?

9. What important realization does Rudolph come to while temporarily working in the family bakery?

10. What are the reasons that Axel is depressed which ultimately lead to his death?

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