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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. What is Stingo's goal in life?
(a) to be a stockbroker
(b) to own McGraw-Hill
(c) to become a writer
(d) to be a bank president

2. Who did she meet in the library after she fainted?
(a) Nathan
(b) Stingo
(c) David
(d) Julia

3. After the sounds in question # 19 stop, what does Stingo hear?
(a) banging on his door
(b) screaming of kids outside
(c) a man's dominant yells, and feminine, submissive murmurs
(d) a dog barking constantly

4. How does Stingo end up on his hot date with Leslie?
(a) in jail for attempted rape
(b) in bed with Sophie
(c) in bed with Leslie for the weekend
(d) sound asleep on the couch

5. What does Stingo do on this first morning in the boarding house?
(a) bought a small dog
(b) bought writing supplies
(c) went to see Farrell
(d) slept in late

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stingo sense between Nathan and Sophie?

2. What does Stingo compare Nathan to because of Nathan's education?

3. Why does Stingo believe Sophie left out important details when telling Nathan about the camp?

4. How does Farrell handle a life he hates?

5. What does Stingo's father suggest to him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens in the bar when Nathan shows up the night Sophie is dressed for Nathan's big announcement?

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

6. Describe Nathan's criticism of Stingo's southern origins. To what does he compare Stingo?

7. What happened to Sophie immediately following her molestation on the subway?

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

9. Describe Stingo's first morning at the boarding house in relation to his writing.

10. What types of behavior did Stingo indulge in that his new boss at McGraw-Hill hated?

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