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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. Where do Rudolph and Jean go on their honeymoon?
(a) Australia
(b) Asia
(c) Europe
(d) Africa

2. How old is Thomas' son at this point?
(a) 14
(b) 18
(c) 4
(d) 7

3. What political office does Rudolph now hold?
(a) Congressman
(b) Senator
(c) City Council
(d) Mayor

4. What does Thomas name his boat?
(a) Chloe
(b) Clothilde
(c) Clairmont
(d) Clarissa

5. What does Thomas receive from his mother?
(a) Copy of a will
(b) Old photographs
(c) A letter
(d) Party invitation

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Gretchen's new lover?

2. Gretchen feels that ____________ is taking over her life.

3. What is the state of Rudolph's employment?

4. What is consuming Gretchen's life in Part 3, Chapter 4?

5. Who is the only person who remembers Gretchen's birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two most important factors in Virginia Calderwood's overt flirtations with Rudolph?

2. What do the boat charters represent as positive changes in Thomas' life?

3. What does Gretchen ask Rudolph to do in order to help her son in spite of the fact that she and Rudolph have had a strained relationship for a year?

4. How does the author fill in plot and character development between chapters?

5. What is the significance of Thomas' wedding to Kate?

6. How did Thomas ruin his boxing career?

7. What seems to be the next step in Rudolph's career?

8. What are the significant changes visible in Mary now?

9. What is ironic about Thomas' love for the sea?

10. Explain why dropping Billy off at boarding school is such a cathartic point for Gretchen and Willie's broken relationship.

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