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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. Who eats a kosher meal on Thanksgiving?

2. Which item does Charlie not do when he's home from school?

3. What does Chauncey want Charlie to do after graduation?

4. What is Olympia's husband's name?

5. Which place does the family not go to in the Riviera?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Olympia worried about Charlie?

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

4. Why does Olympia want the girls to go the ball?

5. How is Harry different than Olympia's previous husband, Chauncey?

6. How does Max feel about the ball?

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

8. What are Charlie options for post graduation plans?

9. Describe Virginia's dress for the ball.

10. What is Virginia's big news?

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

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 3

Debutante balls have changed over the years. Their purpose used to be for girls to find husbands, but now it is more of a fun event. Compare and contrast debutante balls of old and new. How have they changed? Do they serve a purpose anymore? Do you think they will continue to evolve?

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