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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. Chuck learns of an ancestor named what?

2. What does Jane write?

3. What does Fred lie to Vinnie about?

4. To what type of party has Fred accepted Vinnie's invitation?

5. Help Yourself primarily employs what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Fred think the letter he finally receives from Roo in Chapter 6 is ill-timed?

2. What reasons does Chuck cite as to why he's depressed in Chapter 5?

3. What reasons does Chuck give for spending so much time in England?

4. Why do the Vogelers feel Fred getting involved with Rosemary is a mistake?

5. Describe Rosemary's acting abilities.

6. How does Fred's mother react when her son tells her he plans to marry Roo?

7. Why is Fred uncomfortable at dinner?

8. Why does Fred take the Underground for the first time?

9. Why is Rosemary opposed to hiring a cleaning lady?

10. Describe each character's actions after Jimbo's car drives up.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Rosemary is a talented actress, and at one point Fred believes that her entire relationship with him was an act. Do you believe she was acting or was she sincere, and why? Cite specific events from the novel. Is it possible for such a talented actor to be 100% sincere?

Essay Topic 3

Fred feels Roo would tell him if she were cheating on him. Fred thinks he should tell Roo about his relationship with Rosemary. If Fred and Roo had the type of open marriage that Fred finds so desirable in the British lifestyle, how would he handle his situation with Roo? Would she be open with him if she had a lover in their current situation? What if they had a British style relationship?

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