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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. What words occur to Cassie in Chapter Five that she recalls from a lecture she attended on Native American culture?

2. Who does Cassie recall finding drunk and covered in vomit?

3. What is the pet name that Alex calls Jane?

4. What is the name of the movie in which Alex has been nominated for an Oscar?

5. What does Cassie say that Connor inspired her to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Cassie and Will's perceptions of Desperado differ and why does this matter?

2. What is Alex's relationship with his father like?

3. How does Cassie feel towards Alex when he first takes her back to their Malibu apartment in Chapter Four?

4. How does Cassie start to realize that Alex is attempting to control her life in Chapter Seven?

5. Why does Cassie become an anthropologist?

6. How does William's vision quest relate to his meeting Cassie?

7. Discuss the importance of the movie that Alex is nominated for an award in.

8. What is Cassie's impression of Alex in Chapter Seven?

9. What role does Herb Silver play in Chapter Three?

10. What expectations does the Algonquin legend put in place for the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Control of ones self and the people around one is a key topic in Picture Perfect.

1) Is Alex or Ophelia better at manipulating people?

2) Is Cassie a complete victim?

3) Do you feel sorry for Alex based on the circumstances of his childhood?

Essay Topic 2

The symbolism of Alex having a hole in his heart is a very strong metaphor.

1) Use the movies that Alex chooses to star in to analyze this character's motives and goals.

2) Explain what would be lost from the novel if the scene at the pediatric hospital was not included.

3) How does Alex attempt to fill the hole in his heart?

Essay Topic 3

The definition of possessions is likely different in the Sioux world and the white world. Using examples in Picture Perfect, select three objects or persons in the story that someone sees as his/her possession. Analyze how the owner comes to this decision and the meaning that ownership has to that person.

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