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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 the setting for "The Chimera"?
(a) A factory.
(b) The country.
(c) The suburbs.
(d) The city.

2. Where was Donna born?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Tuscany.
(d) London.

3. Who are Donna's parents?
(a) A king and queen.
(b) A lord and lady.
(c) A prince and princess.
(d) An Italian duke and duchess.

4. What did the husband want to do with his life in "The Chimera?"
(a) Climb the Matterhorn.
(b) Become rich.
(c) Become a father.
(d) Go into politics.

5. Who invents Olga?
(a) The girlfriend.
(b) The woman.
(c) The children.
(d) The man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the son think of his mother's fear in "The Angel of the Bridge"?

2. Who does the son consult about his mother's phobia?

3. How does the Duke's family consider his new love?

4. What happens when the Seton family is in Florence?

5. What has the son in "Reunion" went through three years ago?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the husband in "The Chimera" feel after Olga leaves?

2. How has Marcie moved on with her life by the time Charlie returns?

3. Although the mother in the "The Angel and the Bridge" is spry and lively, what faults does she have?

4. Why does Charlie decide to return home?

5. How does Mr. Folkestone's behavior change throughout the story?

6. Even though Charlie was the one that first ran away, why does Marcie want a divorce?

7. Why does Charlie run away from Marcie and his children?

8. How does the son in the "Reunion" feel about seeing his father?

9. Whose inheritance is the subject of "The Lowboy" and why?

10. Describe Gee Gee's behavior when he is sober?

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