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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what age does Esther say she stopped being "purely happy"?
(a) 18 years old
(b) 9 years old
(c) 11 years old
(d) 5 years old

3. What does Esther do to offend the driver of the first cab she rides in?
(a) She fails to tip him because she does not understand she needs to tip service people.
(b) She criticizes his erratic driving.
(c) She tips him well below the standard rate.
(d) She vomits in his cab.

4. Why is Esther's room full of smoke when she returns home from Lenny's apartment?
(a) The smoke materialized out of nowhere.
(b) There is a fire in Esther's room.
(c) Doreen had been smoking before they left and had failed to open the window.
(d) Doreen left a cigarette burning in an ashtray.

5. What does Esther think may have caused Buddy's TB?
(a) His compromised immune system
(b) His insensitivity to her feelings
(c) His dishonesty
(d) His unwillingness to wear gloves when examining patients

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only man that Esther ever considered losing her virginity to?

2. Why does Esther resolve to "ditch Buddy Willard for once and for all"?

3. What does Buddy tell Esther she will want to abandon once she has children?

4. What nickname does Doreen give Betsy?

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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