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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jody call Esther?
(a) To ask about her magazine internship
(b) To inquire about Buddy
(c) To see when she will arrive at college for the summer
(d) To see if she still needs a room in her house

2. Other than tabloid magazines, what type of books is Esther able to read?
(a) James Joyce's novels
(b) Poetry
(c) Abnormal psychology texts
(d) A book of short stories

3. What does Esther resolve to do during her summer at home?
(a) Write a novel
(b) Gain life experience
(c) Take a summer course
(d) Break up with Buddy

4. Why is Esther living in New York City in the summer of 1953?
(a) She is attending New York University.
(b) As the award for winning a modeling contest, she is modeling for a fashion magazine.
(c) Esther is taking a summer writing course.
(d) As the award for winning a writing contest, she is interning at a fashion magazine.

5. What surprises Esther about the English program at her mother's college?
(a) It is surprisingly difficult.
(b) There are more requirements than her own college.
(c) She has already met all of the requirements.
(d) There is no honors program in the English department.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disheartens Esther the most about Jay Cee's suggestions for bolstering her career?

2. What does Esther do to offend the driver of the first cab she rides in?

3. What trait makes Esther admire Jay Cee?

4. Who is Esther "cursed" to have had to eat breakfast with in the hotel cafeteria?

5. What does Esther decide about her relationship with Constantin during their dinner date?

(see the answer key)

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