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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (pages 68-82).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does everyone say about the New York Times crossword puzzle, according to Ouisa?
(a) It is a waste of time
(b) They have never finished the Sunday puzzle
(c) They do it in ink
(d) The Monday puzzle is two easy

2. Which of the assembled children in this section takes exception for what he perceives as an unspoken accusation of drug use?
(a) Ben
(b) Tess
(c) Woody
(d) Doug

3. What article of clothing does Flan look at and think of Van Gogh?
(a) A hat
(b) His shoes
(c) His ties
(d) His sport coat

4. How does Trent ironically describe his rich friends to Paul?
(a) Hopelessly romantic
(b) A lost generation
(c) Desperate and longing
(d) Hand to mouth

5. What request does Paul make of the Kittredges before leaving?
(a) That they lend him more money
(b) That they not tell his father
(c) That they forgive him
(d) That they forget the whole incident

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following items is not among those Paul stole from Trent when he left?

2. To what country does Tess say she wants to travel in this section?

3. Which notorious public figure does Tess invoke to describe what her parents are asking her to do?

4. Who tells Paul to leave the condo in this section?

5. What denigrating term does Flan use repeated in reference to the Hustler?

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