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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 television show does Frances watch one night in Chapter 9 while Nick talks to Melissa on the phone?

2. In Chapter 5, what does Frances say has always been an issue for her?

3. In Chapter 6, where do Bobbi and Frances see Nick without Melissa?

4. When does Nick arrive at France's show in Chapter 5?

5. What does Frances ask Nick to get for her to drink at the party in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Frances avoid red wine?

2. In Chapter 9, what are the circumstances that lead to Frances going to Nick's house when Melissa is away for work in London?

3. What are Bobbi and Frances doing when they first meet Melissa?

4. How does Bobbi describe her and Frances to Melissa the night they first meet?

5. In Chapter 5, whey does Frances ask the venue organizer to push hers and Bobbi's performance to after 10:30?

6. What does Bobbi tell Frances about her first impression of Melissa?

7. In Chapter 4, What does Frances think of the play she sees Nick perform in, and of Nick's performance itself?

8. What does Frances think of Melissa's house when she first sees it?

9. Why does Frances enjoy getting positive feedback on her writing assignments in college?

10. What happens that leads to Bobbi staying with Frances in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a significant age difference between Bobbi and Frances and Melissa and Nick, so much so that Frances's mother comments that it is strange that people so much older than Frances are interested in befriending her. How do you think the age difference between the two sets of friends affects their relationship? Write an essay explaining your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Melissa's reaction when Nick informs her of his affair with Frances. What does the email she writes to Frances reveal about Melissa's personality?

Essay Topic 3

What purposes does Frances's writing serve for her, in financial, emotional and psychological terms? Write an essay explaining your answer.

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