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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. Why are Joe and Debby preoccupied with Jakie in Chapter 8?
(a) He isn't potty trained.
(b) He hasn't started talking.
(c) He can't walk.
(d) He keeps crying.

2. After the symposium and reception, who calls Vinnie?
(a) Chuck.
(b) Fred.
(c) Rosemary.
(d) Roo.

3. What does Vinnie feel deserves divine retribution?
(a) Complaining.
(b) Turning children's literature into a scholarly discipline.
(c) Adultery.
(d) Poor service at restaurants.

4. Where are Chuck's ashes?
(a) Barbie has them.
(b) Scattered in Wiltshire.
(c) Vinnie has them.
(d) Mailed to Tulsa.

5. Who is Mrs. Harris, really?
(a) Debby.
(b) Rosemary.
(c) Edwin.
(d) Vinnie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fred find at Rosemary's house in Chapter 10 that brings back intimate memories?

2. Who visits Vinnie while she is ill in Chapter 7?

3. How is Chuck able to attend engineering college?

4. Why is Barbie Mumpson in England?

5. What does Vinnie want Chuck to avoid putting in his pockets?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Fred find at Rosemary's house when he arrives in Chapter 10?

2. Describe the events that lead up to Jakie saying his first word.

3. At the end of Chapter 11, why has Fred never in his life felt worse about himself?

4. Describe Vinnie's thoughts at the professional symposium she attends at the beginning of Chapter 11.

5. What does Vinnie share with Chuck about Zimmern at the beginning of Chapter 7?

6. How does Vinnie try to change Chuck's appearance in Chapter 9?

7. Why does Fred go to Holland Park in Chapter 8?

8. What does Chuck tell about his childhood in Chapter 7?

9. Describe the thoughts Fred has in bed at the end of Chapter 10 and the ultimate realization he makes.

10. Describe the events that take place between Rosemary and Vinnie in the taxi at the end of Chapter 9.

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