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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. Why does Tess second-guess herself at every turn?

2. What does Tess begin to fear will be released through drains?

3. Where do Tess and Jake go when they leave the show in Winter?

4. How does Tess describe being of her own time while at the show in Winter?

5. Where does Tess wish Jake would take her for dinner in Winter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jake tell Tess not to get drunk?

2. What does Tess notice about the energy between Simone and Samantha?

3. Why does Ariel have such a large network of friends?

4. What does Tess see when she goes into the coat check room in Spring?

5. Why does Tess go to the Grand Central Oyster Bar on her own?

6. How does Simone respond when Tess tells her she wants to go to Europe?

7. What is Tess' reaction to the cake from Simone and Jake?

8. How does Tess' relationship with Simone change after the wine room in Spring?

9. What is vindictive about the way Will tells Tess her server clogs were thrown out?

10. What does Will mean when he tells Tess to hit pause occasionally?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain what Thanatos means and why Howard would choose to share this story with Tess when he does. Include how Tess processes the theory and how the death drive relates to Tess' life.

Essay Topic 2

Ariel is described as being aggressive about music, drugs, and relationships. How does the author relay these qualities about Ariel's character to the reader? What do her tendencies have in common?

Essay Topic 3

Explain how Tess' perception of Ariel goes from Mean-Girl to a friend. Provide examples of how Ariel's treatment of Tess, as well as Tess' confidence level, change throughout the novel.

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