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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. When do Emily and Howard visit Sarah?
(a) At the end of a summer vacation in 1967.
(b) On their way to Florida.
(c) Before they move to Iowa.
(d) At the beginning of winter in 1970.

2. What does Howard Dunninger make clear to Emily?
(a) That he loves his wife.
(b) That he does not like Emily.
(c) That he hates his job.
(d) That he wants to marry her.

3. What does Emily want to ask Tony in Part 3: Chapter 2?
(a) For money.
(b) About his children.
(c) If he killed Sarah.
(d) For a job.

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

5. Who invites Emily to a party in Part 3: Chapter 3?
(a) Susan.
(b) Jack.
(c) Peter.
(d) A friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Emily go the night ending in the mysterious apartment?

2. How do critics respond to Jack's latest book in Part 2: Chapter 4?

3. What does Emily do about her suspicions concerning her sister's death?

4. Whose apartment does Emily awaken in the beginning of Part 2: Chapter 3?

5. Why does Emily back away from Howard Dunninger?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Discuss Emily's reaction to the masturbation studio.

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

10. Who is Michael Hogan?

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