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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. Which women tries on her outfit for the ball more times than any other women?

2. Who has the week off work?

3. What is the weather like the day of the ball?

4. Where is Frieda when she calls Olympia?

5. What color is Jeff's hair the day of the ball?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Olympia so angry that Steve broke up with Virginia on the night he did?

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

4. Describe Charlie's relationship with Max.

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

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

7. How does Frieda solve the visible tattoo issue for the ball?

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

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

10. Why is Virginia upset at the end of Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

How does the setting of the novel affect the plot and characters?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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