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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Buddy eager for Esther to read the poem "Florida Dawn"?
(a) His father wrote it.
(b) He believes it is the next great masterpiece of American poetry.
(c) He wrote it.
(d) He thinks she will enjoy it.

2. Who is the only man that Esther ever considered losing her virginity to?
(a) Lenny
(b) Buddy
(c) Eric
(d) Frankie

3. Other than tabloid magazines, what type of books is Esther able to read?
(a) James Joyce's novels
(b) A book of short stories
(c) Poetry
(d) Abnormal psychology texts

4. What is Esther's opinion of the movie she and the other girls are invited to see?
(a) She thinks it is over the top and trite.
(b) She is drawn in by the romantic plot line.
(c) She is annoyed by the costumes.
(d) She is entranced by the Technicolor technology.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times did Buddy have sex with the waitress from Cape Cod?

2. What trait does Buddy have that Esther thinks would make him a good teacher?

3. What causes Esther's skiing accident?

4. What course of treatment does Joan's first psychiatrist recommend for her?

5. How long has it been since Esther has slept when she first visits Dr. Gordon?

(see the answer key)

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