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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. Where is the library located that Louisa tells Mr. Gopnik about in Chapter 16?
(a) Upper West Side.
(b) West Village.
(c) Washington Heights.
(d) Park Slope.

2. Who told Sam that Louisa is engaged?
(a) Michael.
(b) Lily.
(c) James.
(d) Roger.

3. What kind of turkey does Meena promise Louisa for Thanksgiving in Chapter 16?
(a) Tandoori turkey.
(b) Turkey tacos.
(c) Stir-fried turkey.
(d) Turkey potstickers.

4. How much money up front does Agnes give Louisa for the piano in Chapter 16?
(a) $10,000.
(b) $8,500.
(c) $5,100.
(d) $4,500.

5. Why does Louisa seek out Mrs. De Witt in the hospital after dropping her off for her appointment in Chapter 28?
(a) Because she has Mrs. De Witt's purse.
(b) Because she forgot Mrs. De Witt's medicine.
(c) Because she needs money for the taxi.
(d) Because she forgot the dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Mrs. De Witt last see her son?

2. Where does Josh's family rent a house every summer?

3. Who does Will describe sending money to for the car she wants in Chapter 22?

4. Where had Sam's sister wanted to visit most in New York?

5. Why does Mr. Gopnik claim there will be no accidental pregnancies during Thanksgiving Dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Mrs. De Witt's former career? How is this reflected in her home?

2. How does Will describe his experiences in New York in his letter that opens Chapter 22?

3. What about Grandad's death upsets Louisa's mother the most?

4. How does Louisa respond to the discovery of Margot's cancer?

5. Why is Louisa unable to attend Thanksgiving Dinner at Ashok's home? How does she feel about this?

6. What conflict breaks out during Thanksgiving Dinner in Chapter 16?

7. What does Louisa discover when she goes to Sam's flat in Chapter 17?

8. Why does Agnes instruct Louisa to deduct increments of money from her account?

9. What causes the conflict between Louisa and Josh in Chapter 25?

10. What does Agnes reveal about her life in Poland in Chapter 20? Why is this significant?

(see the answer keys)

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