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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. From where does Fred think he can learn the most about British theater?
2. What term best describes Fred's marriage?
3. Where does Jimbo frequent on business trips?
4. To what type of party has Fred accepted Vinnie's invitation?
5. Who thinks Fred getting involved with Rosemary is a mistake?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the "best part of her life" that Vinnie is reminded of while watching the girls jump rope at the beginning of Chapter 5.
2. Describe the problems caused by Fred's physique.
3. Describe the decor of the Billings' house.
4. Describe the game played in Chapter 4 of Posy's version of charades.
5. Why does Vinnie think both Rosemary and Fred appear to be improved by their relationship when she sees them during intermission in Chapter 5?
6. How does Vinnie get to her flat from the airport at the end of Chapter 1?
7. Why does Fred agree to convince Rosemary to hire a housekeeper?
8. Why does Fred take the Underground for the first time?
9. Why is Virginia "Vinnie" Miner traveling to London?
10. What are Fred's concerns at the beginning of Chapter 6?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Chuck killed a drugged 16-year-old kid. Chuck can't get it out of his mind and often feels that his death may even the score. Would it? Can one death ever balance out another? Would Chuck feel better about the accident had his lawyer not won the case and he had been punished? What other factors contribute to Chuck's lack of self-worth?
Essay Topic 2
Fred tells Rosemary that he must return to Corinth by June 24. This upsets Rosemary and she starts slipping uncontrollably into characters. What does Fred's decision say about his responsibilities? Where do they lie? What would be the advantages of Fred shifting his responsibilities to Rosemary? What would be the disadvantages?
Essay Topic 3
Vinnie and Rosemary both deal with their lives having varying amounts of clutter. Compare and contrast the differences. What does Vinnie think will cause her life to become more cluttered? What ends up causing more clutter to Rosemary's life?
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