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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Esther attend the fur show?
(a) Jay Cee asks her to come into the office.
(b) She is attending the Ladies' Day luncheon when the fur show is going on.
(c) Esther and Doreen go to Coney Island with Lenny.
(d) She has no interest in furs.

3. What does Esther resolve to do during her summer at home?
(a) Break up with Buddy
(b) Take a summer course
(c) Write a novel
(d) Gain life experience

4. Why is Esther disturbed by Buddy's view of poetry?
(a) It demonstrates his ignorance.
(b) She is a literature major and a writer.
(c) She believes that poetry is more important than cadavers.
(d) It shows that he never read the poems she wrote for him.

5. What trait does Buddy have that Esther thinks would make him a good teacher?
(a) He is very knowledgeable about biology.
(b) He has a keen interest in learning.
(c) His father was a teacher.
(d) He is always trying to explain things to Esther.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Esther like Doreen?

2. What does the nurse tell Esther to help her feel more relaxed during her first shock treatment?

3. What treasure does Esther take with her to solitary confinement?

4. Who is the only girl working at the magazine who does not get sick?

5. What grade does Esther earn in her physics class?

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