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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leota bring up that angers Molly?

2. What is Faye Raiders' reaction when she learns Molly is gay?

3. How do Calvin and Molly celebrate her earning of $100?

4. Where do Calvin and Molly go so that Calvin can find someone to go home with?

5. How much money does Molly have in her pocket when Carrie refuses to allow her to return home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Molly change from the beginning of the book to the end? Do her views of the world change? If so, how? If not, why? What are some of the major events that facilitate who Molly becomes as an adult?

Essay Topic 2

Stereotypes abound in Rubyfruit Jungle. What stereotypes does Molly encounter? How does she feel about them? Do they affect the way she sees herself or others? How?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book we see Molly behaving in both positive and negative ways. Overall, do you think Molly is a good person? Why or why not? Cite examples from the book to support your position.

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