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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 does Chuck Brewer change physically?

2. Who considers herself an escape artist?

3. Why can't Joan seem to finish writing her romance novel?

4. What does Redmond turn into when Felicia sees him in the maze?

5. What does Joan wash out in the basin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Royal Porcupine believe his art exhibit is important?

2. In Chapter 31, how is it clear that Joan is beginning to unravel?

3. How is the final chapter a resolution to Joan's lies and secrets?

4. Describe Joan's plan to fake her death.

5. How does Joan let go of her past?

6. Explain Arthur's response to the publication of Lady Oracle.

7. Why does the presence of the strange man who talks with her landlord spur Joan to action?

8. What piece of evidence leads to Sam and Marlene's arrest?

9. What role does the picnicking family play in Joan's plan to disappear?

10. Why do you think Joan likes leading a dual life between Arthur and Royal Porcupine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joan's relationship with her mother continues after her death through dreams and astral images. Describe two important scenes when Joan's mother appears and discuss their relevance to Joan's growth and self-acceptance.

Essay Topic 2

Provide several examples of how humor is used in surprising ways to develop the plot of Lady Oracle. Is this an effective writing technique?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the symbol of the Fat Lady in Joan's life. When does Joan daydream about the Fat Lady and what does it suggest about her emotional state at the time? Provide specific examples from the text to support your responses.

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