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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. What kind of flower is on Olympias' corsage?

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

3. What is Veronica's tattoo?

4. Why is the ball important to Frieda?

5. What type of shoes does Olympia buy Veronica?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harry feel about The Arches ball?

2. Describe Charlie's relationship with Max.

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

4. Why is Olympia concerned about Jeff, Veronica's escort the day of the ball?

5. Why does Harry feel bad for not helping Olympia?

6. What is wrong with Olympia two days before the ball?

7. What does Olympia have to run out to buy for Virginia at the beginning of Chapter 8?

8. Why does the family celebrate Christmas and Chanukah?

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

10. Why does Harry agree to drop his mother, Frieda, off at the ball?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The term "coming out" has multiple meanings in the story. Define what it means to come out. Explain two examples of characters who had some sort of "coming out" experience. Show their growth and explain how coming out made them develop as a character.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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