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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Katey tells Tinker that she likes to frequent what types of buildings when the buildings are empty?
(a) Restaurants.
(b) Department stores.
(c) Libraries.
(d) Churches.

2. What is the last name of the novel's protagonist, whose first name is Katey?
(a) Kornelius.
(b) Kookie.
(c) Kontent.
(d) Klever.

3. In what manner does Tinker reveal to Katey that he is romantically involved with Eve?
(a) Sternly.
(b) Plainly.
(c) Sheepishly.
(d) Bluntly.

4. The epigraph's last three words, "few are chosen" (vi) refers to what theme?
(a) Race.
(b) Morality.
(c) Gender.
(d) Class.

5. The postcard Katey receives from Eve and Tinker has a hand-drawn arrow pointing to what element of the photo?
(a) The beach.
(b) The swimming pool.
(c) Mount Rushmore.
(d) The hotel balcony.

6. While in the company of Anne, Katey notices that Anne is not wearing what item of clothing?
(a) A girdle.
(b) A bra.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Underwear.

7. In what line of business is Fran's family engaged?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Banking.
(c) Trucking.
(d) Farming.

8. Into what type of building does Katey follow Anne when she sees her on the street?
(a) A bar.
(b) A hotel.
(c) An art studio.
(d) A restaurant.

9. In what year does the Preface take place?
(a) 1952.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1974.
(d) 1981.

10. What is the significance of the date June 24th, on which Chapter 11 begins?
(a) It is Wallace's birthday.
(b) It is Eve's birthday.
(c) It is Tinker's birthday.
(d) It is Katey's birthday.

11. What is the last name of the speedy typist at Quigley and Hale, into whom Katey runs on the train one day after work?
(a) Bankhead.
(b) Silverado.
(c) Sykes.
(d) Whitehead.

12. What does Eve NOT list as a reason for her choice not to accompany Tinker on a tour of London?
(a) A concert.
(b) A nail appointment.
(c) A hair appointment.
(d) Royal etiquette lessons.

13. How old had Katey been when the Great Depression hit?
(a) 16.
(b) 3.
(c) 19.
(d) 12.

14. In what building does Tinker live?
(a) The Majestic.
(b) The Lairmont.
(c) The Beresford.
(d) The Dakota.

15. When Katey wanders away from the table at the party thrown by Eve and Tinker, in what room does she end up?
(a) The parlor.
(b) The conservatory.
(c) The powder room in the master bedroom.
(d) The library.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what creature does Bucky compare Tinker toward the end of the Chapter 8?

2. Which member of Eve's family had aided her in getting a job with Pembroke Press?

3. In what way does Katey change her hair within Chapter 11?

4. What is the location of the art exhibit in the Preface?

5. To what kind of party does Eve invite Katey once she and Tinker return from their vacation?

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