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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. How does Farrell handle a life he hates?
(a) he takes drugs
(b) he runs marathons
(c) he plays poker
(d) he drinks

2. Why does Nathan apologize to Stingo for introducing him to Leslie?
(a) because Leslie wouldn't sleep with Stingo
(b) because Leslie was a Jew
(c) because Leslie was married
(d) because Leslie dumped Stingo

3. How did Stingo's Jewish friends seem to him as a child?
(a) strange
(b) very smart
(c) perfectly normal
(d) unfriendly

4. What does the Weasel want from Stingo?
(a) to bring him lunch every day
(b) to write a best selling novel
(c) to bring in more writers
(d) to conform to office standards

5. What's happening the first time Stingo sees Sophie?
(a) Sophie is pushing a baby stroller
(b) Sophie is slapping Nathan
(c) Nathan is screaming at her in the hallway
(d) they are both doing laundry

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stingo decide at first, is the reason Leslie keeps pulling away from him?

2. What did Stingo receive from his dad after he lost his job?

3. What does Sophie say is the reason she believes God has turned His face from her?

4. What does Nathan think is wrong with Sophie?

5. Where are Leslie's parents going the night Stingo meets them?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Farrell feel about Stingo and what does he say to Stingo about his job and his life?

2. What does Stingo think about Sophie's assertion that they will all be good friends?

3. Why does Commandant Hoss say he had it as difficult as the prisoners?

4. Describe how Stingo finds out about his old girlfriend, Maria and how he feels about it.

5. Describe Nathan's and Sophies argument before Stingo, Sophie and Nathan went to Coney Island.

6. What is Leslie's house and her parents like, according to Stingo and how do they differ than what he pictured?

7. Describe Stingo getting ready for his date with Leslie.

8. Why did the conversation with Nathan's friends on Coney Island fascinate Stingo?

9. What happens between Stingo and Sophie after she and Nathan fight?

10. Describe the conversation Stingo and Sophie have in the park when they go for lunch in Chapter 6.

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