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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 is believed to be the cause of Pookie's illness in Part 2: Chapter 3?
(a) Genetics.
(b) Alcoholism.
(c) An accident.
(d) Neglect.

2. Who does Emily attend the second funeral of Part 3: Chapter 2 for?
(a) Howard.
(b) Pookie.
(c) Sarah's sons.
(d) Tony.

3. What does Howard Dunninger tell Emily about his situation?
(a) That he and his wife are separated.
(b) That he is moving.
(c) That he is getting a promotion.
(d) That he loves her.

4. Why does Emily lose her job in Part 3: Chapter 2?
(a) She is not qualified.
(b) She leaves a new ad copy in a taxi.
(c) She refuses to go to work.
(d) She spills coffee on the boss.

5. How can Sarah be described at the end of Part 3: Chapter 1?
(a) Drunk and out of touch with reality.
(b) Angry
(c) Happy and content.
(d) Sober and relaxed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Emily back away from Howard Dunninger?

2. What does Emily discover about Howard's business trips?

3. How does Peter respond to Emily's threats in Part 3: Chapter 3?

4. What does Sarah attempt to do at the end of Part 2: Chapter 4?

5. Why does Sarah call Emily in Part 3: Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at Sarah's funeral and reception?

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

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

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

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

6. How does Emily compare herself to Peter?

7. Would you say that Sarah is happy in Part 2 of the novel?

8. Do you consider Emily to be successful in Part 2: Chapters 3 and 4?

9. What does Tony do after Sarah's funeral?

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

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