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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. To what restaurant do Katey and Bitsy go for lunch after running into Tinker?
(a) The Rainbow Room.
(b) The Supper Club.
(c) The Ritz.
(d) The Waldorf-Astoria.

2. To what location do Katey and Tinker hike?
(a) Pike's Peak.
(b) Pinion's Point.
(c) Teddy Bear Cove.
(d) Hollow Point.

3. In what manner do Tinker and Katey part after meeting at the coffee shop?
(a) Tinker and Katey are picked up in a car by Anne.
(b) Tinker and Katey hail a cab together.
(c) Tinker walks out on Katey.
(d) Katey walks out on Tinker.

4. While staying at Wolcott's camp, Katey is reading a book by what author?
(a) Michael Punke.
(b) Agatha Christie.
(c) Arthur Miller.
(d) Ernest Hemingway.

5. What color does Katey dye her hair on the day she is supposed to meet Tinker?
(a) Blonde.
(b) Red.
(c) Brown.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of car does Wallace own?

2. What is the socioeconomic status of Wallace, according to Katey?

3. What job had Tinker inhabited before accepting a position with Anne?

4. Before leaving Tinker, Hank places what kind of hat on Tinker's head?

5. To whom does Katey extend an invitation for lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What deal does Mason Tate make with Katey in Chapter 21?

2. What qualities are revealed about Katey's character in her dealings with Pembroke Publishing?

3. In what way does Towles instill his description of Eve's fate with a tone of approval?

4. Describe the character of Wallace, with whom Katey reconnects in Chapter 13.

5. Discuss the way in which the theme of appearance versus reality is depicted in the scene involving Katey, Eve, and the police.

6. What major plot revelation is made during Chapter 19, entitled The Road to Kent?

7. What occurs within the section of the text entitled September 30?

8. How does Towles indicate to the reader that Katey is more interested in Wallace than she may be letting on?

9. Describe the character of Dicky.

10. In what way does the relationship between Katey and Tinker change during their trip to the Adirondacks?

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