Coming Out Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 98 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Coming Out Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 98 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What district is the family's home in?

3. Where is Veronica's escort spending Thanksgiving?

4. Who says, "work was for the masses"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What event has Frieda endured that makes her so special?

2. What are Charlie's summer plans?

3. Why does Olympia call Chauncey after Charlie recommends that she does?

4. How does Olympia react to Chauncey's threat?

5. How do Olympia's and Harry's backgrounds differ?

6. Why is Olympia so surprised about how pleasant Chauncey is during their phone conversation in Chapter 4?

7. Why does Charlie want to meet Veronica's escort?

8. Why does Olympia take Frieda shopping?

9. Why is it unusual for Olympia to invite Frieda and Margaret to the ball?

10. Describe Virginia's dress for the ball.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Olympia values family above anything. How does she show her love of her family throughout the book, even when times are rough or she is frustrated with her family?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, symbolism is an important theme. Discuss the use and meaning of the following symbols: Frieda's tattoo, Veronica's tattoo, the white ball gowns, the black velvet dress.

Essay Topic 3

Olympia has high expectations for her children, but also shows each of them unconditional love. What makes Olympia a good parent? What makes her a good wife?

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