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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. Why is Spanish Johnny in New York during Thea's grand performance?
(a) He is fleeing from the law.
(b) He is performing with a Mexican band in a circus.
(c) He has run away from Moonstone.
(d) He comes just for her show.

2. Who is Jasper Flight?
(a) Archie's new boyfriend.
(b) Thea's new son.
(c) Thea's boyfriend in Germany.
(d) A character who wants to grub-stake Archie.

3. What does Thea discuss with Dr. Archie after the Mexican ball?
(a) Her dreams.
(b) The problems with her family.
(c) What she wants out of life.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

4. When do Thea and Ottenburg leave the ranch?
(a) The first of February.
(b) The first of January.
(c) The first of September.
(d) The first of December.

5. What does Archie make sure he has before he heads to New York?
(a) The money her parents willed her.
(b) His medical kit.
(c) Proper clothes.
(d) A wedding dress for Thea.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thea measure things even though she is famous and wealthy by the time the novel concludes?

2. What does Thea do repeatedly with the Ramos brothers at the Mexican ball?

3. How many years pass in the story between when Thea leaves for Germany and when the story resumes?

4. What do the Nathanmeyers think of Thea's voice?

5. Who watches Thea and Ottenburg have their first kiss?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the pride of Tillie's life?

2. How does Archie react when he sees Thea after her performance in New York?

3. Why is Ottenburg upset that Thea will take money from Archie, but not from him?

4. How do Thea's thoughts on music change during her time at Ottenburg Ranch?

5. How does Thea feel about her family when she returns to Chicago after spending the summer with them?

6. How do the Kohlers respond to being awakened by Thea's voice during the Mexican ball?

7. How does Thea's family respond to her attendance and singing at the Mexican ball?

8. What gifts does Ottenburg send Thea when she is sick?

9. What happens to Thea's father?

10. Why does Ottenburg leave Thea when she prepares to leave for Germany?

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