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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Peggy Jean comments on the gray material she spies on Ricky's desk, what does Ricky tell her it actually is?

2. What is Bebe's yearly income from Sellevision?

3. Which show is Bebe hosting when Eliot calls in and gives his name as Michael?

4. After Bebe and Eliot make love, Eliot tells Bebe that who called him the previous night?

5. What is the name of the pornography studio where Max goes to learn more about the industry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel often mentions beverages when describing scenes. Examine what beverages are mentioned and what purpose that serves. Purposes will be different in different scenes. For example, the latte that Miguel spills on Max has a very different function than the sip of Lemon Zinger tea Trish has in the staff room.

Essay Topic 2

Select at least two characters and analyze their names. Do they give readers clues to their personalities, foreshadow plot developments or make some sort of cultural commentary or critique?

Essay Topic 3

Several characters in the novel have very different ideas of domestic happiness -- that is, what makes for a happy home life. Select at least three characters and use quotes from the novel to analyze the similarities and differences in their visions of domestic happiness. Possible character choices include Peggy Jean, John, Bebe, Leigh and Howard.

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