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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Rebecca buy for Suze's birthday?
2. Which exhibit is Rebecca's favorite in the museum?
3. What does M.M.M. stand for?
4. How much does Rebcca make from her boutique job?
5. Why does Rebecca get in trouble for copying down the curry recipe?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Rebecca become jealous of Elly?
2. What is Rebecca's initial impression of Luke Brandon?
3. Describe Eric Foreman's personality.
4. What are three items Rebecca most commonly spends money on?
5. Why does Rebecca choose to purchase the ugly, wooden bowl from the craft fair?
6. Describe Rebecca Bloomwood's personality.
7. Describe what Rebecca does for a living.
8. Why does Suze never have to worry about money?
9. What is Rebecca's opinion of Tarquin?
10. Why does Tarquin like Rebecca?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Though Rebecca is kind, she is often not honest. In many cases she lies in order to get out of a bad situation. Address the subject of honesty in the book. Why does Rebecca repeatedly lie to Derek Smeath and other characters? What fears keep her from telling the truth? In which parts of the story do her fallacies come back on her? Would her life be easier if she just told the truth? Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.
Essay Topic 2
Rebecca's mum and dad are important figures in Confessions of a Shopaholic. They are the ones who care and support Rebecca when she needs it the most. In their eyes, she can do no wrong. Explore the bonds of the Bloomwood family. What kind of special relationship does Rebecca share with her mum? How are they alike? What interests do Rebecca and her father share? In what way are both her parents traditional? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
Class, status, and wealth affect many of the characters in Confessions of a Shopaholic. Suze never has to work due to her family inheritance. Meanwhile, Rebecca works everyday so that she can support herself and her shopping habits. Write an essay that explores the themes of class, status, and wealth within the context of the story. What makes the wealthier characters different from the average middle class characters? Which characters are the most aware of their wealth and status? Which are the least aware? Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.
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