The Bell Jar Chpts 1-3

What can’t Esther stop thinking about throughout her days?

• her boyfriend from home

• the electrocution of the Rosenbergs

• her grandfather's cooking

• the stress of her coursework at school

Why is Esther in New York?

• she's going to college there

• she is visiting colleges there to see if she wants to transfer

• she has an internship at a fashion magazine

• she is visiting friends who go to college there

Which best describes Esther's friend Doreen?

• rebellious and independent

• rude and obnoxious

• traditional and conservative

• diligent and nervous

What does Esther often do when she introduces herself to people?

• she gives them a fake name

• she gives them her number immediately

• repeats their name in her head so she doesn't forget

• she asks them what their name means

What activity relaxes Esther no matter how badly she is feeling?

• a run

• a walk in the park

• a hot bath

• a cocktail at the bar

Who shows up at Esther's doorstep at the end of chapter 2?

• Doreen, who is very drunk

• Jay Cee, who wants to talk to her about her job

• Betsy, who is homesick and wants to talk

• The man at the bar that she gave a fake name to.

What does Esther decide to do about Doreen?

• start acting just like her

• stop hanging out with her completely because she's a bad influence

• keep spending time with her, but deep down distance herself

• Keep spending time with her and try and change her

Where does Esther's passion for fine food come from?

• her mom, who is a chef

• her sister, who is a culinary arts student

• watching cooking shows on tv at home

• her grandfather, who is a waiter at a country club

What is Esther's boss's name?

• Betsy

• Elly

• Jay Cee

• Doreen

What ruins Esther’s plans to lay in bed all day before going to the park?

• her boss calls her into the office

• she has to take care of Doreen, who is drunk

• she has to write a letter home to her father

• she has to finish her chemistry homework