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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What marks the end of Esther's relationship with Eric?
(a) He writes her a letter proposing marriage.
(b) He graduates from college.
(c) He tells Buddy that he and Esther kissed.
(d) He writes her a letter saying he could fall in love with her.

2. What surprises Esther about the English program at her mother's college?
(a) She has already met all of the requirements.
(b) There is no honors program in the English department.
(c) There are more requirements than her own college.
(d) It is surprisingly difficult.

3. Why is Esther surprised when Buddy calls her at college?
(a) He is angry at her and vowed never to speak to her again.
(b) She had broken up with him and did not expect to hear from him.
(c) She rarely receives phone calls.
(d) He usually writes letters because he is too cheap to pay for long distance.

4. Why does Buddy ask Esther whether she'd like to live in the city or the country?
(a) To determine where they should buy their first house
(b) To determine if she is neurotic
(c) To see if they are compatible
(d) To decide where to take her on vacation

5. What wakes Esther up later in the night?
(a) Doreen knocking on her door calling her.
(b) A phone call from Doreen.
(c) Betsy knocking on her door asking for her to come help Doreen.
(d) A nightmare about Doreen being hurt by Lenny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What keeps Esther from losing her virginity to Constantin?

2. Why does Esther begin reading Finnegan's Wake?

3. Why does Buddy call Esther at college?

4. Why does Dr. Nolan arrive early at Esther's room one day?

5. What does Jay Cee give Esther as she leaves for her lunch date with the two authors?

(see the answer key)

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