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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Esther do as Lenny and Doreen dance?
(a) She leaves Lenny's apartment.
(b) She sits on the bear skin rug and drinks.
(c) She falls asleep on Lenny's bed.
(d) She joins them and dances.

3. Why does Esther take her history book with her when she receives the phone call that Buddy is at her dorm?
(a) She plans to stop by the library after talking with Buddy.
(b) She does not know who is there to visit and plans to read her history book if he is boring.
(c) She wants Buddy to see that she is a studious person.
(d) She does not know who is there to visit and wants to be able to go to the library if the boy is horrific.

4. How does Esther know Buddy?
(a) They attended the same boarding school.
(b) Their mothers are friends and they attend the same church.
(c) They attend the same college.
(d) They met at a party.

5. What sorts of foods does Esther say she likes the best?
(a) Rich creamy foods that feature butter and cheese.
(b) French fries, cheeseburgers and frappes from Howard Johnson's.
(c) Any dish that has caviar in it.
(d) Any dish with avocado in it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Esther tell Frankie her name is?

3. When does Esther say she found out Buddy was a hypocrite?

4. What is Esther's opinion of the movie she and the other girls are invited to see?

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

(see the answer key)

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