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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For Esther the world is divided along the lines of---
(a) gender
(b) race
(c) political beliefs
(d) virginity

2. Why is Esther surprised when Buddy calls her at college?
(a) He is angry at her and vowed never to speak to her again.
(b) He usually writes letters because he is too cheap to pay for long distance.
(c) She had broken up with him and did not expect to hear from him.
(d) She rarely receives phone calls.

3. Why does Esther order vodka at the bar?
(a) She saw it in an ad and was attracted to its purity.
(b) It is her favorite drink.
(c) She wants to get drunk as quickly as possible.
(d) She thinks it will convince Lenny and Frankie that she is older than she is.

4. What wakes Esther up later in the night?
(a) Doreen knocking on her door calling her.
(b) A nightmare about Doreen being hurt by Lenny.
(c) Betsy knocking on her door asking for her to come help Doreen.
(d) A phone call from Doreen.

5. What does Constantin ask Esther to do when they go to his apartment?
(a) Begin dating
(b) Have sex with him
(c) Have a drink with him
(d) Listen to records

Short Answer Questions

1. What national event is Esther concerned with as the book opens?

2. What does Esther find outside of her door the morning after Doreen came home drunk?

3. What keeps Esther and Doreen from attending the magazine party?

4. How does Esther feel about the cadavers that Buddy shows her?

5. Why is Esther's room full of smoke when she returns home from Lenny's apartment?

(see the answer key)

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