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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. Which of Gitanas's following features are not the same as Gary's?
(a) His build.
(b) His head.
(c) His smile.
(d) His teeth.

2. What does Caroline say destroyed Albert's life?
(a) Work.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Gary.

3. What newspaper does Chip's mother think he is writing for?
(a) The New York Times.
(b) The Village Voice.
(c) The New York Post.
(d) The Wall Street Journal.

4. Who does Melissa call her best friends?
(a) Her siblings.
(b) Her children.
(c) Her teachers.
(d) Her parents.

5. Why would Enid get upset at meal times?
(a) Alfred would always start an arguement.
(b) The radio would always have to be on.
(c) No one would eat her meals.
(d) No one would talk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Caroline afraid to leave the house?

2. What department did Alfred used to be the head of?

3. Which of the following words does the author use to describe Caroline's father?

4. What American airport do Chip and Gatanas fly from?

5. What does Chip pretend to study at the park?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is a mixed grill important to Gary and his family?

2. Why is Caroline so alone?

3. Why is Chip disappointed in Denise?

4. Describe the argument Gary says could end their marriage?

5. Why is Gary so angry when he finishes talking on the phone to his father?

6. Why is Enid so impressed with Gene?

7. How did Denise determine that she didn't become a squishy liberal?

8. What were the differences between Gary and Chip as boys?

9. What does Alfred think about the stock market?

10. Why did Enid feel jealous of her neighbors while awaiting her third child?

(see the answer keys)

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