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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. Who is Dick and Nicole's son?
(a) Lloyd
(b) Lawrence
(c) Lance
(d) Lanier

2. What news does Dick receive via telegram?
(a) His father has died.
(b) Lanier has been expelled.
(c) Rosemary has had a car accident.
(d) Nicole is sick again.

3. What advice does Dick give to Nicole?
(a) Go back to America, fall in love and have a family.
(b) Stay at the institution for another year.
(c) Stop wearing such dramatic clothing.
(d) Get a second opinion from another psychologist.

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

5. Who visits Nicole when Dick goes to Provence?
(a) Tommy
(b) Beth
(c) Topsy
(d) Rosemary

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dick think about his time with Rosemary?

2. Who sends a disturbing letter to Nicole?

3. Where does Dick work on his book?

4. What does Elsie share with Dick?

5. Over what incident do the Divers offend their hostess, Mary North, and leave her home on bad terms?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Dick and Rosemary's relationship while in Naples?

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

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

4. What is the irony of the Divers intent to ask about other people's happiness?

5. What is the tragic event that occurs while Dick is in Innsbruck?

6. How does Nicole's family's wealth further complicate Dick's life?

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

8. How does Dick behave counter to his feelings about Nicole?

9. How is Dick's self-esteem diminished in his work?

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

(see the answer keys)

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