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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 is Catherine learning Spanish?

2. What does David read while Catherine is learning Spanish?

3. What startles David from his writing in Chapter 15?

4. Where does David say he has been planning the first short story he writes in the book?

5. How did Catherine's father die?

Short Essay Questions

1. About what does David feel guilty when Catherine and Marita are in Nice?

2. What do David and Catherine do when they return to their guesthouse after their haircuts?

3. What does David do while Catherine goes on her drives alone in France?

4. What does Catherine say when she meets up with David and his friend at the cafy in Chapter 7?

5. What does Catherine say that surprises both David and the beautiful girl?

6. What does David get in the mail during his honeymoon?

7. What does David see out the window in Chapter 12, and what is he doing?

8. What does David do when he and Catherine get to Spain, and how does he feel about it?

9. What about Catherine's actions does David find emasculating?

10. What does Catherine say she misses in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Individuality and self expression are two things that are very important to some of the major characters in this book. What are some examples of this, and how do these instances alter the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

David's short stories have a huge impact on the plot and characters in this book. What is the subject of these short stories, and how do their inclusion in the text affect the course of the plot? How do the different main characters respond to these stories?

Essay Topic 3

Marita and Catherine are similar characters in this book, and yet there are some marked differences. What are some of the differences and similarities in these two dynamic characters?

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