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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What bothers Esther about the article "In Defense of Chastity"?
(a) It allows men to have pre-marital sex, but tells women not to.
(b) It ignores a woman's feelings.
(c) It condemns pre-martial sex.
(d) It advocates marriage.

3. Who helped foster Esther's appreciation for fine food?
(a) Her grandfather
(b) Doreen
(c) Her grandmother
(d) Her mother

4. What does Esther think caused her sickness?
(a) Caviar
(b) Chicken
(c) Crabmeat
(d) Dessert

5. Where does Doreen put Esther's clothes to help her forget about them?
(a) Over the balcony
(b) In the closet
(c) Under her bed
(d) In her (Doreen's) room

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Dodo Conway have?

2. Who has Mrs. Willard promised to introduce Esther to in New York City?

3. What is keeping Esther from telling Buddy that she has no intention of marrying him?

4. What does Esther do to prevent Marco from raping her?

5. What does Esther do to offend the driver of the first cab she rides in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Esther surprised when Buddy comes to visit her at college?

2. What leads Esther to be invited for lunch by Philomena Guinea?

3. Why does Mr. Willard leave Esther alone with Buddy at the sanatorium?

4. What does Esther think makes her a neurotic?

5. Compare Constantin and Buddy.

6. Why does Marco attack Esther?

7. How does Jay Cee attempt to cheer Esther up the day of the photo shoot?

8. How does Esther change from the beginning to the end of this chapter?

9. Describe the movie that the girls go to see from Esther's point of view

10. Why does Esther decide to take a bath when she returns to her hotel?

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