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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 are the poems about in the book Jack publishes in Part 2: Chapter 4?
(a) His ex-wife.
(b) Iowa.
(c) His and Emily's relationship.
(d) Trees.

2. Why does Emily act disinterested in the masturbation studio?
(a) She is not interested in art.
(b) Because she thinks the idea is insane.
(c) Because the other party-goers are negative towards it.
(d) The other party-goers love the idea.

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

4. How do critics respond to Jack's latest book in Part 2: Chapter 4?
(a) They ignore the book.
(b) They dislike it.
(c) They love the book.
(d) They say the book is mediocre.

5. What do Emily and Sarah do at the beginning of Part 2: Chapter 4?
(a) They put Pookie in a nursing home.
(b) Sell their mother's possessions.
(c) Ask Jack's parents for money.
(d) Call Pookie's therapist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emily learn after she finally returns to work in Part 3:Chapter 2?

2. Where does Howard Dunninger go on frequent business trips?

3. How does Emily feel compared to Peter in Part 3: Chapter 3?

4. How has Emily's boss changed in Part 3: Chapter 2?

5. Who invites Emily to a party in Part 3: Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Emily compare herself to Peter?

4. Why do you think that Emily tells her lovers about her sister's misfortunes?

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

6. What is happening career-wise for Emily in Part 3: Chapter 3?

7. Why does Emily call Peter in Part 3: Chapter 3?

8. What does Emily do to help Sarah in Part 2: Chapter 4?

9. Do you agree with Emily that Tony killed Sarah or do you disagree?

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

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