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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Margaret Washington?
(a) Harry ex-wife.
(b) Charlie's girlfriend.
(c) Max's aunt.
(d) Olympia's coworker.

2. Who does Virginia call to sympathize with?
(a) Chauncey.
(b) Veronica.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Harry.

3. What month is the ball going to be held?
(a) September.
(b) January.
(c) December.
(d) June.

4. What does Olympia sell to pay off her family's debt?
(a) A famous painting.
(b) The Newport cottage.
(c) A collectible car.
(d) A New York apartment.

5. How is Freida related to the twins?
(a) She is their great aunt.
(b) She is their grandmother.
(c) She is their stepgrandmother.
(d) She is a distant cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the purpose of debutante balls in the 1940s or 1950s according to Olympia?

2. Who thinks neither girl should come out?

3. Who says, "'I'm taking Virginia as a hostage, to bring Veronica to her senses"?

4. How many of Olympia's children are from her current marriage?

5. How does Veronica find out about her father's threat not to pay for college?

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