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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 color is Jeff's hair the day of the ball?
(a) Red.
(b) Orange.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

2. What is the weather like the day of the ball?
(a) Warm and sunny.
(b) Cold and sunny
(c) Rainy.
(d) Snowing and cloudy.

3. Why is Virginia upset?
(a) She stained her dress.
(b) Charlie is no longer going to be her escort.
(c) Steve broke up with her.
(d) She lost her shoes.

4. Where is Frieda when she calls Olympia?
(a) Jail.
(b) The hospital.
(c) Her home.
(d) The ball.

5. What story does Frieda tell Olympia about a 17-year-old Harry?
(a) He stole money from a local gas station.
(b) He used drugs and was kicked out of college.
(c) He cheated on an exam and was asked to drop out.
(d) He got drunk and tried to enlist in the marines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harry agree to do for Olympia the day of the ball?

2. Why does Jeff have to change his hair color for the ball?

3. Which hospital did Olympia visit?

4. What type of dress does Olympia wear to the event?

5. What happens to Virginia's gloves?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Olympia still worried about Charlie in Chapter 8?

2. How are Veronica and Virginia different?

3. Why has Margaret taken a vacation?

4. Why is Olympia so thankful to see Charlie in Chapter 6?

5. What happens to Max that makes life more difficult for Olympia right before the ball?

6. What makes Olympia upset when she sees Veronica come out of the shower?

7. How does Harry feel about The Arches ball?

8. Why is Steve coming to the ball?

9. What happens to Frieda that adds to Olympia's stress?

10. Why can't Olympia call in sick to work and take care of herself and Max?

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