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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 Marina's opinion of Bootie's expose of Murray?
(a) She is upset.
(b) She has not read it yet.
(c) She is elated.
(d) She is furious.

2. Why does Annabel have to leave the family holiday to return to the city?
(a) She forgot to bring some holiday gifts.
(b) There is a water problem at the apartment.
(c) DeVaughn has problems.
(d) She has to prepare for court.

3. To whom does Marina give copies of her manuscript to read?
(a) Murray and Danielle.
(b) Annabel and Bootie.
(c) Annabel and Danielle.
(d) Murray and Ludo.

4. Why is David angry with Julius when he phones him?
(a) Julius has overcharged on his credit card.
(b) Julius has wrecked David's BMW.
(c) Julius has not arrived in Scarsdale yet.
(d) Julius has had an affair.

5. What consumes Ludo so much that he ignores Marina?
(a) The magazine launch.
(b) His new car.
(c) His apartment remodel.
(d) Fashion week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic does Danielle mention that sheds a pall over the evening?

2. What secret does Danielle keep from Marina and Julius?

3. Why does Danielle relate to Bootie?

4. Why does Judy call Murray?

5. What holiday are the Thwaites celebrating in Stockbridge?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Marina at odds with the important people in her life as she prepares for her wedding?

2. What is the content of Chapter 51?

3. What are Julius' feelings about his relationship with David at this point in his life?

4. Describe the altercation between David and Julius in the men's room at the bar.

5. What memories does Danielle have about Marina's wedding the next morning?

6. Why does Danielle not go to the Thwaites' home in Stockbridge for the holiday weekend?

7. What secret does Danielle continue to keep from Julius and Marina?

8. What does the storm in Stockbridge symbolize for the Thwaites?

9. Why does Julius seem to be so uncomfortable around David's family?

10. What changes does Bootie make after he is kicked out of the Thwaite house and loses his job working for Murray?

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