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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. Where is Charlie's summer job located?

2. Who belongs to a Hadassah chapter?

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

4. What does Charlie tell Olympia that makes her concerned?

5. What is Harry's nickname for Olympia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Veronica mad at Chauncey at the end of Chapter 2?

2. Describe Veronica's dress for the ball.

3. What is the purpose of a debutante ball?

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

5. What are some things that the family does in Paris?

6. How does Max feel about the ball?

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

8. What is special about the family's Thanksgiving day meal?

9. How do Harry and Olympia meet?

10. Why is Veronica concerned about Virginia's boyfriend?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Olympia is a good mother and wife, but she does a lot to support other people. Do you think that Olympia is too enabling to her children and husband? Explain your reasoning using support from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Frieda is a Holocaust survivor who has gone through counseling and support to help her move on with her life. Is it possible to put such a tragic event behind you? Does Frieda seem to be happy or is she distressed about her past? Explain.

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