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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 eat while she is out for Suze's birthday?

2. Where does Rebecca go to copy a curry recipe?

3. Who is Eric Foreman?

4. How much does Rebecca make at Successor Saving?

5. What is Rebecca's father's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rebecca choose to purchase the ugly, wooden bowl from the craft fair?

2. Why does Rebecca choose to make a curry dish?

3. Why does Rebecca want to win the lottery?

4. Why does Rebecca choose to purchase a season pass to the museum?

5. Why does Rebecca become jealous of Elly?

6. Why does Rebecca suspect Clare Edwards of having an affair?

7. How does Rebecca feel about her occupation?

8. What is Rebecca's opinion on the topic of sex before marriage?

9. Why are Rebecca's credit card bills so high?

10. What is Rebecca's opinion of Tarquin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Friendship is important to the characters of Confessions of a Shopaholic. Suze, in particular, is a great friend to Rebecca, especially in her times of need. Explore the idea of friendship within the context of the story. Why is friendship important to Suze and Rebecca? Why do the two girls get along so well? What do they have in common with each other? How are they different? At what points in the story is their friendship strained? Be sure to provide examples to support your work.

Essay Topic 2

Rebecca is a bright, bubbly woman with loads of potential. At times, however, she can act very immature for her age. Explore Rebecca's naivety. In which situations is her naivety used to her advantage? In which situations is it a hindrance? Which characters in Confessions of a Shopaholic are aware of her cowardice? Do these characters ever confront her about her actions? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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