The Emperor's Children Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Claire Messud
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Emperor's Children Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Claire Messud
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Murray's wife's profession?
(a) Editor.
(b) Pediatrician.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Nurse.

2. What does Julius do when David is out of town?
(a) Does some redecorating.
(b) Arranges a surprise party.
(c) Has a stranger come over for sex.
(d) Cleans the apartment.

3. Who is the troubled teenager Murray's wife is concerned for in her work?
(a) Shawn.
(b) Desmond.
(c) John.
(d) DeVaughn.

4. Where has Bootie spent time for the past three weeks?
(a) Portland.
(b) Amherst.
(c) Boston.
(d) Raleigh.

5. Who is Murray's wife?
(a) Annabel.
(b) Magda.
(c) Estelle.
(d) Kathleen.

6. What does Donald tell Bootie that makes Bootie mad?
(a) He needs to lose some weight.
(b) He needs to pay rent if he's going to stay.
(c) He needs to get a better car.
(d) He should get a cuter girlfriend.

7. Who is Randy Minkoff?
(a) Murray's mistress.
(b) Marina's sister.
(c) Judy's co-worker.
(d) Danielle's mother.

8. What is Danielle Minkoff's profession?
(a) Professor.
(b) Television documentary producer.
(c) Ad agency executive.
(d) Model.

9. Where is Marina Thwaite's family's vacation home located?
(a) Hyde Park.
(b) Stockbridge.
(c) Poughkeepsie.
(d) Watertown.

10. In what city does THE EMPEROR'S CHILDREN take place?
(a) Columbus.
(b) Detroit.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Manhattan.

11. In what New York city does Frederick Tubb live?
(a) Rhinebeck.
(b) Albany.
(c) Watertown.
(d) Buffalo.

12. How do Murray and Marina deal with the cat's death?
(a) Bury him right away.
(b) Leave the body for Annabel to find.
(c) Hold a funeral.
(d) Call the vet.

13. Why is Marina not at home to greet the dinner guest?
(a) She had to run to the wine store.
(b) She had a last minute hair appointment.
(c) Her flight is delayed.
(d) She is stuck in traffic.

14. How does Julius make his living?
(a) As a clerk.
(b) As a therapist.
(c) As an auditor.
(d) As a writer.

15. What does Danielle suggest that Marina do?
(a) Travel to Europe.
(b) Get her law degree.
(c) Get a job.
(d) Marry Julius.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Danielle feel overall about her mother's style and attitudes?

2. With whom is Marina infatuated?

3. What is Murray's perspective on his sister?

4. What does Bootie hope to find in the city he has chosen?

5. Who sits next to Danielle at the event?

(see the answer keys)

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