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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two - Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What problem is Eddie trying to overcome?
(a) He wants to be the heir of Tyersall Park.
(b) He wants to earn his grandmother's love.
(c) He wants to save money.
(d) He wants to change his behavior.

2. What literary device does the author use to provide more information about Nick's childhood?
(a) A flashback.
(b) A dream.
(c) A prediction.
(d) Foreshadowing.

3. For what does Charlie apologize to Astrid?
(a) He was late for dinner.
(b) Isabel's outburst at the Christian Fellowship breakfast.
(c) He did not go to the hospital to see her grandmother.
(d) His children were rude to Astrid.

4. Captain Ghale has a confrontation with Phillip Young over what?
(a) There is no where for them to park.
(b) Nick being banned from Tyersall Park.
(c) Their family is too early.
(d) Philip and Eleanor do not have an invitation.

5. Eddie is concerned with appearances. What happens to upset him during the lawn party?
(a) His children are getting ice cream on their clothes.
(b) Philip is wearing nicer clothes than he is.
(c) His wife is wearing the wrong dress.
(d) He is uncomfortable in his linen suit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What issue does Nick's mother, Eleanor, keep bringing up?

2. What problem did Bettina Ortiz y Mena experience?

3. What did Colette do to Rachel?

4. What incident in Chapter 9 symbolizes the Young family's disregard for the money they spend?

5. In Chapter 5, what does Kitty Bing purchase?

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