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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What grade does Esther earn in her physics class?
(a) C
(b) A
(c) F
(d) B

2. Why is Esther afraid of taking chemistry?
(a) She does not like Mr. Manzi's teaching style.
(b) She cannot stand reducing life to numbers and formulas.
(c) She does not want to take the lab requirement.
(d) She does not think her brain can handle learning the periodic table.

3. Why is Esther surprised when the nurse tells her she is moving to Belsize?
(a) She does not feel well enough to move up.
(b) Dr. Nolan had told her it would be some time before she was moved up.
(c) She never thought she'd make it to Belsize.
(d) She is angry that they are moving her down.

4. What disturbs Esther about the drug that the birthing mother is given?
(a) t claims to make the woman forget the experience, but actually only alleviates pain.
(b) It was created by a man.
(c) The woman is given the drug against her will.
(d) It claims to alleviate pain, but actually only makes the woman forget her birth experience.

5. Why had Esther visited her family doctor?
(a) She needs a referral for a psychiatrist.
(b) She has developed laryngitis.
(c) She cannot read or sleep.
(d) She is plagued by anxiety.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't Esther let Doreen come into her room when she returns from Lenny's?

2. Why does Esther compare her photo with that of a dead girl published in the paper?

3. Why does Dr. Nolan restrict Esther's visitors?

4. What does Esther do to let Constantin know she is interested in having sex with him?

5. Why does Buddy ask Esther whether she'd like to live in the city or the country?

(see the answer key)

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