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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marina has asked Julius to write an expose on what subject?

2. What do David and Julius discuss in Chapter 54?

3. What consumes Ludo so much that he ignores Marina?

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

5. What is Bootie's opinion on the whole city of Manhattan?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Julius betrayed David once again on the holiday weekend?

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

3. What does the helicopter ride signify for Murray and Danielle?

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

5. Where is Bootie after the September 11 attacks in New York?

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

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

8. How is Bootie a disruptive presence when he uses the Thwaites' Manhattan apartment on the holiday?

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

10. What is the content of Chapter 51?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Danielle. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Danielle?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Murray and Ludo. Both men want influence over Marina but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

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