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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. Who does Rudolph discover that Gretchen is living with when he goes to New York?
(a) Sadie
(b) Willie
(c) Anne Marie
(d) Justin

2. Where does Gretchen want to move?
(a) Paris
(b) London
(c) New York City
(d) Rome

3. What is Thomas' job in Part 2, Chapter 3?
(a) Building houses
(b) Tending bar
(c) Teaching calisthenics
(d) Selling real estate

4. Who is the girl Rudolph has been dating?
(a) Janine
(b) Janie
(c) Julie
(d) Jill

5. What does Gretchen realize when she gets home?
(a) She has a run in her stocking
(b) Her $800 has been moved
(c) She left the water running
(d) She forgot her purse

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rudolph go to some clubs with in New York?

2. Teresa is angry with Thomas for _________________________.

3. What is the name of the club where Thomas works?

4. How does Gretchen spend some of her afternoons?

5. What is the source of Rudolph's frustrations?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who does Thomas fight at the gym and why is he so violent?

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

7. How are Rudolph, Gretchen and Thomas introduced in the story?

8. What behavior does Gretchen seem unable to shake?

9. What is the foundation of the relationship between Teddy Boylan and Rudolph?

10. How is Rudolph's career taking off at Calderwood's company/

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