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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Buddy call Esther at college?
(a) He is concerned that he has given her TB.
(b) He has received a scholarship and is excited.
(c) He wants to ask for her hand in marriage.
(d) He has contracted TB and must immediately leave for treatment.

2. Who is the only girl working at the magazine who does not get sick?
(a) Esther
(b) Emily Ann
(c) Doreen
(d) Betsy

3. What does Constantin say is the most difficult aspect of simultaneous translation?
(a) The verb conjugations
(b) The speed at which the ambassadors speak
(c) The idioms
(d) Understanding the ambassadors' accents

4. Why won't Esther let Doreen come into her room when she returns from Lenny's?
(a) She fears she will never get rid of her again.
(b) She fears she will vomit on her bed.
(c) She is angry at Doreen for waking her up.
(d) She is angry at Doreen for not accompanying her on the long walk back to the hotel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jay Cee give Esther as she leaves for her lunch date with the two authors?

2. What does Esther think may have caused Buddy's TB?

3. What trait makes Esther admire Jay Cee?

4. How does Esther feel about the cadavers that Buddy shows her?

5. What marks the end of Esther's relationship with Eric?

(see the answer key)

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