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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 type of company does Emily work for?
(a) A state newspaper.
(b) A food magazine.
(c) The locals news station.
(d) A makeup company.

2. After Sarah graduates from high school, she gets a job working where?
(a) On the Wendell L. Wilkie campaign.
(b) At a radio station.
(c) At the grocery store.
(d) At the local newspaper.

3. How many children does Sarah have?
(a) Three sons.
(b) Three daughters.
(c) Four sons.
(d) Two sons.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 1, where do Emily and Sarah go to visit their father?
(a) The local museum.
(b) Miami, FL.
(c) The newspaper.
(d) To an apartment one street over.

5. Who is Andrew Crawford?
(a) Sarah's minister.
(b) Sarah's nanny.
(c) A graduate student that Emily dates.
(d) Walter Grimes' attorney.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emily begin writing an article about at the beginning of Part 2: Chapter 2?

2. What does Jack tell Emily about this school's invitation?

3. Where is Sarah when she is injured when Pookie leaves her with a neighbor?

4. Why does Emily seek a divorce from her husband after only a few months of marriage?

5. Who are Tony's parents giving the larger house on their estate to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Emily and Sarah's relationship in Part 2: Chapter 1.

2. Discuss what happens with Jack and his poetry in Part 2: Chapter 2.

3. What happens for Emily in the year break Andrew takes from their relationship?

4. What happens when Emily and Jack return to Iowa City?

5. What is Sarah trying to write a book about?

6. In Part 1: Chapters 1 through 2, what are the differences between Emily and Sarah?

7. In Part 1: Chapter 2, why is Emily scolded for being childish?

8. Describe Jack and Emily's relationship.

9. Why are the first two chapters of Part 1 of The Easter Parade told in an authorial voice versus a character serving as the narrator?

10. Why is Emily disappointed with Jack after they move to a new place?

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