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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 Emily threaten to do when they arrive at Peter's house in Part 3: Chapter 3?
(a) Leave.
(b) Tell his wife what happened.
(c) Call the police.
(d) Write a letter.

2. What does Emily discover about Howard's business trips?
(a) That he is actually going to see his wife.
(b) That Howard has been fired from his job.
(c) That he is actually going to gamble.
(d) That Howard has a mistress.

3. Where is Emily working in 1965?
(a) At an ad agency.
(b) At a school.
(c) At a magazine.
(d) At a hospital.

4. What does Emily discover about her sister in Part 2: Chapter 4?
(a) That Sarah is sick.
(b) That Sarah has become a drunk.
(c) That Sarah has published a book.
(d) That Sarah is pregnant.

5. Where does Howard travel to in Part 3: Chapter 2?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Europe.
(c) California.
(d) Arizona.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tony receive a call from during the reception after Sarah's funeral?

2. What is Peter doing with his life in Part 3: Chapter 3?

3. Why does Emily act disinterested in the masturbation studio?

4. Why does Sarah travel to New York in Part 2: Chapter 4?

5. Where does Peter pick Emily up in Part 3: Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at the beginning of Part 2: Chapter 3?

2. Why does Emily suddenly remember what happened the night of the party?

3. What happens as a result of Emily's refusal to help Sarah when she considers leaving Tony?

4. Discuss Emily's feelings of loneliness in Part 3: Chapter 3.

5. What are Sarah and Tony's sons doing in Part 3: Chapter 1?

6. Why does Sarah call Emily in Part 2: Chapter 3? What does Emily do as a result of this call?

7. Why does it appear that this relationship between Howard and Emily will not work?

8. What happens with Emily and Howard's relationship at the end of Part 3: Chapter 2?

9. What does Emily do concerning her suspicions concerning Sarah's death?

10. Why does Emily refuse to help Sarah when she thinks about leaving Tony?

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