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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. When is the last time Theresa talked with Tony?
(a) Two days before Christmas.
(b) The day of his mother's party.
(c) He left just before James arrived.
(d) One year earlier.

2. Who takes Theresa to meet his mother at a party?
(a) Victor.
(b) Gary.
(c) James.
(d) Tony.

3. What two things does Theresa's new male friend say make him happy?
(a) The monogamous relationship he has with his wife.
(b) Casual sex and marijuana.
(c) Speed and orgies.
(d) Football and beer.

4. What is Theresa's Saturday date wearing when he picks her up?
(a) Grungy jeans and a dirty shirt.
(b) A suit and tie.
(c) His army camoflauge.
(d) A tank top and shorts.

5. What does James decide two days before the New Year?
(a) That it's over.
(b) That he is putting his mother in a nursing home.
(c) That he is moving away.
(d) That he will forgive Theresa if she will marry him immediately.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Theresa ask to leave her apartment when she is angry with Brooks?

2. Where is a union strike held?

3. Who stopped being friendly to Theresa after she spent time with Victor?

4. Who makes a comment about Theresa's gift that makes her feel trapped?

5. How does Theresa react when one of her boyfriends suggests he is in love with her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Theresa's concern about going to his mother's party with Tony? What does he tell her about her concern?

2. Discuss Ali's formula for happiness. How does this conflict with his former wife?

3. Discuss the first time James and Theresa make love.

4. Discuss why Theresa asks Gary to leave her apartment.

5. How does Theresa feel about finding Brooks with another woman and what is her retaliation?

6. Discuss what Theresa does in the bar when she sees Gary.

7. Katherine looks to Theresa as someone to whom she can confess. What does Katherine confess in the November after Theresa moves away from the Bronx?

8. How does Theresa deal with James teasing that he wants to marry her?

9. Discuss how the Thanksgiving break changes Katherine.

10. Discuss what happens at his mother's party that changes Theresa's relationship with Tony.

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