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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Esther tell Frankie her name is?
(a) Doreen
(b) Elly Greenwood
(c) Esther Greenwood
(d) Elly Higginbottom

2. What national event is Esther concerned with as the book opens?
(a) The bombing of Hiroshima
(b) The assassination of John F. Kennedy
(c) The trial of the Rosenbergs
(d) The execution of the Rosenbergs

3. Who has Mrs. Willard promised to introduce Esther to in New York City?
(a) The editor of a major literary magazine
(b) Her son, Buddy
(c) A simultaneous interpreter at the UN
(d) An ambassador at the UN

4. What nickname does Doreen give Betsy?
(a) Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
(b) Ugly as Sin
(c) Pollyanna Cowgirl
(d) Kansas Cowgirl

5. Who helped foster Esther's appreciation for fine food?
(a) Doreen
(b) Her mother
(c) Her grandfather
(d) Her grandmother

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Manzi like Esther so much?

2. Why does Doreen vomit on the carpet of the hotel hallway?

3. What sorts of foods does Esther say she likes the best?

4. Why does Esther feel depressed when she returns to the Amazon?

5. Why does Esther like Doreen?

(see the answer key)

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