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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. When Chapter Four begins, what does Rachel do when she wakes up?

2. Who did Rachel give a recipe for carrot cake?

3. What does the mugger take from Rachel?

4. What does Rachel say about why her voice works well on television?

5. What does Rachel like to eat when she is feeling blue?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Rachel's father, Harry, when Rachel arrives at his apartment?

2. Why does Jonathan visit Rachel in New York City?

3. What happens to Rachel when she takes the subway to her therapy group meeting?

4. What caused Rachel to break up with Mark?

5. What was Rachel and Mark's early relationship like?

6. What are some of the details Rachel gives Detective Nolan about the robber?

7. What does Rachel think about Detective Nolan?

8. Describe Amelia's role in Rachel's life.

9. How does Rachel describe her first husband, Charlie?

10. What happens when Rachel's producer hires her a voice coach?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss why Rachel worries about being single and thinks about marriage whenever she meets a new man. What does she think about the man on the subway? Does she believe Detective Nolan is someone she could be married to? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Rachel's strengths and weaknesses as a character. Do you think she will weather the end of her marriage to Mark and get back on her feet? Why do you think so? Provide specific examples to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

As a therapist, how does Vera seem to help Rachel? How does act as a positive role model for Rachel? In what way does Vera offer comfort and support after Nathaniel is born?

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