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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What decision does Molly come to after Chrys propositions her?

2. Why does Molly decide to take fewer courses at college?

3. Why did Calvin leave home and end up living in New York?

4. Where does Molly sleep on her first night in New York?

5. What is the occupation of Polina Bellantoni's lover, Paul?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Molly experiences death a few times in Rubyfruit Jungle. How does she react to death in each of these instances? What do her reactions reveal about her as a person? Does the sorrow of those around her make her uncomfortable? Is she able to cope with her own sorrow? Cite specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Expound on the topic of power. How does it affect Molly throughout her life? Does she have a desire for power? When she has power, how does it affect her life? How does having power affect the characters in Rubyfruit Jungle? Who is helped by the use of power? Who abuses power?

Essay Topic 3

Carrie eventually comes to accept Molly as a person and comes to terms with Molly's sexual orientation. What held her back from loving and accepting Molly in the beginning? Were Carrie's feelings toward Molly more about herself and the events in her life or about Molly? Cite examples from the book.

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