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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. How much is Rebecca's attempted purchase from Octagon?
2. Where does Rebecca go at the beginning of Chapter 16?
3. How many items are on Rebecca's list of things to buy with 20,000 dollars?
4. Why does Rebecca choose to shop at Octagon in Chapter 15?
5. How does the sales girl at Octagon treat Rebecca?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Zelda's personality.
2. Why does Rebecca feel responsible for Janice and Martin's loss of their windfall money?
3. Why does Rebecca dislike Sacha?
4. Why does Rebecca decide to go on a Octagon shopping spree?
5. What are Rebecca's reasons for going on Morning Coffee?
6. What is Luke's reaction to seeing Rebecca's article in The Daily World?
7. Why does Rebecca go to her parents in Chapter 16?
8. Why does Rebecca's mum suspect her of being pregnant?
9. Why does Rebecca wake up early the day after submitting her article to The Daily World?
10. How does Rebecca react to seeing herself in the mirror at Morning Coffee?
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
The power of money is one of the central themes of Confessions of a Shopaholic. Without money, Rebecca would have no job- Successful Saving would not exist. Explain why money is so important to the protagonist. Why does Rebecca love money? What does she use it for? Without the availability of cash or credit, what would become of her? Would she be be the same materialistic person? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
Janice and Martin are two of the most loyal characters in Confessions of a Shopaholic. They represent a special way of thinking about the world. It is because of them that Rebecca is able to become a success outside of her current profession. Explore the depths of loyalty within the context of these two characters. How do Janice and Martin help Rebecca throughout the course of the plot? Do they ever expect something in return for their loyalty? Would the plot of the story be the same without them? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
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