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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. Whose birthday does Louisa mention her mother attending tea for in her letter that opens Chapter 23?
(a) Rachel's
(b) Sandra's.
(c) Maria's.
(d) Georgina's.

2. Who told Louisa when she arrived for her job in New York, "See nothing, hear nothing, forget everything" (203)?
(a) Sam.
(b) Michael.
(c) James.
(d) Garry.

3. What is the name of Louisia's grandfather who dies?
(a) Albert John Compton.
(b) John William O'Connor.
(c) Michael James Wilson.
(d) William Keith Poe.

4. Where had Sam's sister wanted to visit most in New York?
(a) 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
(b) The Statue of Liberty.
(c) The United Nations building.
(d) The Empire State building.

5. Who was the editor that promoted Margot to editor of the magazine she worked for?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mr. Aldridge.
(c) Mr. Watson.
(d) Mr. Poe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Josh's family rent a house every summer?

2. Where is the library located that Louisa tells Mr. Gopnik about in Chapter 16?

3. What does Louisa compare popovers to in Chapter 16?

4. What drink does Margot bring to Louisa when she tells her to stop sniveling in Chapter 29?

5. What is the name of Frank Junior's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Agnes feel about the charity events she attends? Why?

2. What happens in the exchange between Louisa and Sam at Louisa's grandfather's funeral?

3. What does Margot give to Louisa when she leaves? Why?

4. Why does Agnes instruct Louisa to deduct increments of money from her account?

5. What about Grandad's death upsets Louisa's mother the most?

6. How does the relationship between Louisa and Mrs. De Witt change as Louisa becomes De Witt's caretaker?

7. Why does Mr. Gopnik fire Louisa? How does Louisa respond?

8. Where does Margot go to live? Why?

9. Where does Louisa go with Josh in Chapter 25? What are her impressions of this setting?

10. What causes the conflict between Louisa and Josh in Chapter 25?

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