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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 does the sales girl at Octagon treat Rebecca?

2. What is the name of the author Rebecca meets while at the Morning Coffee studio?

3. How old is Luke?

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

5. Does Alicia take Rebecca seriously when she asks her questions about Flagstaff Life?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rebecca choose to write her article for Daily World?

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

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

4. What is Luke's reaction to seeing Rebecca's article in The Daily World?

5. Describe Tarquin's personality.

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

7. How does Rebecca react to seeing herself in the mirror at Morning Coffee?

8. Why do Janice and Martin not blame Rebecca for her poor financial advice?

9. What are Rebecca's reasons for going on Morning Coffee?

10. Does Rebecca ever intend on going to her meeting with Derek Smith?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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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