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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Esther living in New York City in the summer of 1953?
(a) She is attending New York University.
(b) Esther is taking a summer writing course.
(c) As the award for winning a modeling contest, she is modeling for a fashion magazine.
(d) As the award for winning a writing contest, she is interning at a fashion magazine.

2. Why does Mr. Manzi like Esther so much?
(a) He believes she has a purely intellectual interest in science.
(b) He believes she has the skills and talent to be a successful science major.
(c) She asks interesting questions during his lectures.
(d) She always earns A's in his courses.

3. What keeps Esther and Doreen from attending the magazine party?
(a) They decide to go to a bar for drinks with Lenny and Frankie.
(b) They do not want to spend time with Betsy and the other girls from the Amazon.
(c) Their cab is stuck in traffic and they do not arrive until the party is over.
(d) They do not want to spend time with the magazine staff.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname does Doreen give Betsy?

2. What does Lenny's apartment look like to Esther?

3. What does Esther tell Frankie her name is?

4. Doreen tells Lenny she will go to his apartment only if---

5. What does Esther do to help herself feel better after the botched night with Doreen and Lenny?

(see the answer key)

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