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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book 2: Part 1, why does David believe that the letter is suspended between New York and Hawaii?
(a) The letter is sent from Hawaii.
(b) It is a metaphor for his indecision.
(c) David has a superstitious belief related to Hawaii.
(d) David thinks that Hawaii represents a faraway, unreal place.

2. In Book 1: Part 17, what does David's grandfather show him upon his return?
(a) A bundle of letters from David's family.
(b) A collection of Edward's old love letters.
(c) A series of unopened envelopes.
(d) A box of sentimental keepsakes.

3. In Book 1: Chapter 8, how does David's grandfather react when David questions his motives for encouraging marriage?
(a) He dismisses David's concerns and tells him to marry for companionship.
(b) He becomes angry and physically confronts David.
(c) He agrees with David's doubts and suggests ending the process.
(d) He offers David various alternatives to consider.

4. In Book 1: Chapter 7, why is David irritated after receiving his grandfather's command to be home precisely at five o'clock?
(a) He is afraid of his grandfather's reaction.
(b) He has been given a warning by his grandfather.
(c) He has no reason to be irritated.
(d) He is frustrated about having less time to spend with Edward.

5. In Book 2: Part 1, what does David think about his role in his relationship with Charles?
(a) He enjoys making most of the decisions.
(b) He feels like the dominant partner in the relationship.
(c) He believes he and Charles have equal standing in their relationship.
(d) He recognizes that he has taken on a submissive role.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 1: Part 17, what does David feel as he enters his home in Washington Square?

2. In Book 2: Part 1, why does David decide to take Charles's shirt to the dry cleaners instead of washing it himself?

3. In Book 1: Chapter 1, what decision does the grandfather make about his estate, and how does it affect David?

4. In Book 1: Part 15, how does David feel about Walden, the butler?

5. In Book 1: Part 12, why is Edward unable to write to David during his visit with his sisters?

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