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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Vinnie, scholars cannot afford to be what?
(a) Nasty.
(b) Censors.
(c) Hasty.
(d) Prudish.

2. What simile does Vinnie's seatmate on the airplane use to describe airline fare? Airline fare is like. . .
(a) Leather boots.
(b) Manure.
(c) Silage.
(d) Cardboard.

3. Why does Rosemary refuse to visit Fred?
(a) She finds his place freezing and unromantic.
(b) It reminds her of an ex-lover's place.
(c) It is too far from the city.
(d) She is too busy.

4. Vinnie's hypothesis is that which version of rhymes is more ancient and literary?
(a) Irish.
(b) British.
(c) Scottish.
(d) American.

5. Who stands out among the stylish guests at the party?
(a) Vinnie.
(b) Fred.
(c) Edwin.
(d) Erin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Vinnie "borrow" things from public places when things go badly?

2. Why is Fred broke?

3. Where was the lucrative role that Rosemary gave up?

4. To what extent does Vinnie engage in conversation on transatlantic flights?

5. What does Vinnie observe primary school girls doing at the beginning of Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Fred's issues with money, mentioned in Chapter 4.

2. What are the unfortunate similarities between Chuck and Vinnie?

3. What is the overall impression of Mrs. Harris' work at the party in Chapter 6?

4. What does Chuck say about tourism in Chapter 3?

5. Describe the problems caused by Fred's physique.

6. What reasons does Chuck give for spending so much time in England?

7. Describe the decor of the Billings' house.

8. Describe the "best part of her life" that Vinnie is reminded of while watching the girls jump rope at the beginning of Chapter 5.

9. Why does Fred agree to convince Rosemary to hire a housekeeper?

10. Why is Rosemary opposed to hiring a cleaning lady?

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