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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 does the son think of his mother's fear in "The Angel of the Bridge"?
(a) He thinks it is ridiculous.
(b) He has the same fear.
(c) He thinks it is somewhat justified.
(d) He understands it.

2. How does Mr. Seton view the life of a poet?
(a) Better than a painter.
(b) Better than a television writer.
(c) Better than a banker.
(d) Better than a songwriter.

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

4. When Gee Gee is given another chance, where are they invited?
(a) On a boat.
(b) A picnic.
(c) A dinner party.
(d) A movie.

5. What does Peaches do after Gee Gee gets drunk?
(a) Runs away.
(b) Yells at him.
(c) Cries.
(d) Apologizes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Reunion," where the is the young man traveling?

3. A list of short descriptions of people or things that will not or have not appeared in the Cheever appears in the book in what form?

4. Why does Charlie decide to go home?

5. Where is Charlie when the story begins?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the man in The Chimera have sour feelings about his wife?

2. How does Cheever feel about Marlon Brando?

3. How does usually behave Gee Gee when he drinks?

4. What does Donna Carla think of all of the rumors around her?

5. Why does Charlie decide to return home?

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

7. How does the Assunta respond to the old woman in "Montraldo"?

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

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

10. What is Marcie's reaction to dealing with Charlie's departure?

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