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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 the subject of the article that Bootie is writing?
(a) Adjusting to New York.
(b) The environment.
(c) Murray's manuscript.
(d) College life.

2. Julius makes ugly remarks to Bootie about _______________.
(a) Bootie's weight.
(b) Bootie's naivete.
(c) Bootie's clothes.
(d) Bootie's acne.

3. What chapter does Murray consider adding to his manuscript after speaking to Marina?
(a) How to be lucky in love.
(b) How to speak to your children.
(c) How to give spiritual guidance.
(d) How to become a millionaire.

4. Who sits next to Danielle at the event?
(a) Julius.
(b) Bootie.
(c) David.
(d) Ludo.

5. With whom is Murray infatuated at the moment?
(a) Danielle.
(b) Margo.
(c) Isabel.
(d) Maddie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which friend joins Marina at the vacation home?

2. Where has Bootie spent time for the past three weeks?

3. Bootie sees himself as ______________.

4. Where does Marina invite Bootie to go with her?

5. Why does Randy stay at a hotel on her trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Danielle's thoughts about Murray?

2. How does the author use the theme of being taken by surprise in this chapter?

3. How does the author show that Bootie is unprepared for life in Manhattan?

4. How is Murray Thwaite introduced into the story?

5. What are Ludo's obvious opinions about Murray and how does Danielle feel about them?

6. What kind of father is Murray to Marina when she comes to him for help?

7. What topic does Danielle try to talk to Marina about and why does Marina resist?

8. How is Bootie out of place on his first night in Manhattan?

9. What is the state of Julius' relationship with David after two months?

10. How does the author use the literary technique of foreshadowing in this section?

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