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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. Where does Arthur teach criminal law?

2. What new item of clothing does Rachel see that Mark has draped over a chair in Harry's apartment?

3. What is Rachel's position on nouvelle cuisine?

4. What meal does Rachel make for Mark the first night she is back home in Washington?

5. Who did Helen Finkle fall in love with?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Rachel get into the food writing business?

2. What does Rachel discover in Mark's office?

3. Why is Rachel so upset about the new blazer Mark bought?

4. What marital fantasy does Rachel have in the airport on the way home to Washington?

5. What does Arthur do that betrays his marriage and the Feldmans friendship?

6. How do Arthur and Julie keep Rachel entertained in the hospital?

7. Why does Betty want to give a dance for Thelma?

8. What does Rachel learn about Thelma's birthday?

9. What is the relationship like between the Feldmans and the Siegels?

10. How did Rachel react to seeing an article about herself and the robbery in the Daily News?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What kind of person is Mark? Why does he persuade Rachel to return to Washington even though he has no intention of being faithful to her? What does that suggest about his personality?

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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