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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. Who is Sacha?

2. How does Rebecca feel when she sees Derek and Erica at the press conference?

3. What is Rebecca's reaction to finding out she will be debating with a Flagstaff Life representative live on air?

4. Does Rebecca like the piece of jewelry Tarquin gives her?

5. Where do Rebecca and Luke go at the beginning of Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rebecca feel responsible for Janice and Martin's loss of their windfall money?

2. Why does Rebecca drink a large amount of champagne while on her date with Tarquin?

3. Why does Tarquin choose to take Rebecca out for pizza?

4. Why does Tarquin attempt to write a check for Rebecca?

5. Why does Rebecca become very determined right before she goes on Morning Coffee?

6. Why does Suze finish putting together Rebecca's frames for her side job?

7. Why does Rebecca decide to go on a Octagon shopping spree?

8. Why does Luke ask Rebecca to go shopping with him?

9. Describe Tarquin's personality.

10. Describe Zelda's personality.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love and romance can consistently be found throughout Confessions of a Shopaholic. First, the reader is introduced to James, Rebecca's former love. Then Luke is comes into the picture. Write an essay that focuses upon the complexities of love. What role does romantic love play throughout the course of the plot? Which characters experience it? Which characters suffer because of it? At what point in the story does Rebecca realize she has feelings for Luke? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

Essay Topic 2

Rebecca by nature is very materialistic. However, she is not the only one. Various other characters in the story value their material possessions as well. Write an essay that explores the topic of materialism within the context of the story. Which characters are the most materialistic? Which are the least? Does Rebecca ever think of herself as being materialistic? How do her shopping habits impact those around her? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Flagstaff Life plays an important role in Confessions of a Shopaholic. The company is the main source of conflict within the story. Explain why Flagstaff Life is important to Rebecca's character development. What problem does the company present the protagonist of the story? How does she overcome the issue? Who helps her? Would the plot of Confessions of a Shopaholic be the same without Flagstaff Life? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

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