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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 does Nicole's sister think that Nicole should live?
(a) New York
(b) Zurich
(c) Chicago
(d) Berlin

2. Who is Nicole's sister?
(a) Beth
(b) Belinda
(c) Betsy
(d) Bess

3. Who does Nicole consider taking as a lover?
(a) Clay
(b) Ted
(c) Joe
(d) Tommy

4. What burgeoning problem does Dick realize he has?
(a) Drugs
(b) Anger
(c) Alcohol
(d) Gambling

5. Why does Dick tell Nicole he had taken the trip?
(a) He wanted to talk to a friend about his marriage.
(b) He wanted to find out if Rosemary had anything to offer.
(c) He went on a job interview.
(d) He just needed some time to himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Dick's father's church?

2. What does Dick realize about Rosemary the next day?

3. Why does Beth rouse Clay from his drunken sleep?

4. Who does Dick treat in Lausanne?

5. How does Nicole spend money?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the situation in which Dick falls into deeper emotional debt to Nicole's family.

2. What is the state of the Divers' marriage by the end of Book 3, Chapter 11?

3. What is the perception of homosexuality during this time?

4. What does Abe North's death represent for Dick?

5. How does Dick view his and Franz' differences as psychiatrists?

6. What does Dick realize about his relationship with Nicole after being with Rosemary?

7. What does Tommy tell Nicole when they begin flirting with each other?

8. What is the state of Dick's alcoholism at this point?

9. What is the symbolism of Dick's feelings for the Italians and French?

10. Explain the opinions that Franz and his wife have of the Divers.

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