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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 phrase did Melania repeat to Donald regarding his campaign?

2. What does Melania jokingly ask Donald if she should wear when they speak on the phone before the dinner party?

3. What does Melania find "too long and doll-like" (4) on Tiffany?

4. How is Tiffany's behavior around Ivanka described?

5. Who was Melania's previous pilates instructor?

Short Essay Questions

1. How can Melania tell that Donald is somewhat surprised at how well he is doing in his presidential run?

2. Why did Melania's mother use French and English words for the food she cooked when Melania was young?

3. What does Tiffany tell Melania just before she leaves? What does Melania feel about this information?

4. What did Melania mean the first time she told Donald he will win when he first launched his presidential campaign?

5. How did Melania feel about the first diamonds Donald had ever given her?

6. Why has Melania been grateful for Donald's following from the beginning?

7. What did Donald say the first time he saw Janelle?

8. Why is Melania sure Donald will say something if he notices the new dimple on her thigh?

9. What does Melania feel about Janelle?

10. What does Melania miss about her relationship with Barron when he was younger?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Read a review of "The Arrangements." Write an essay about how this review impacted your own views or understanding of the story.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing Adichie's commentary on sexism in "The Arrangements." How is sexism important to the story? How does it affect the narrative? Use textual evidence to explain your analysis

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Melania's mother and her impact on the plot and themes of the story.

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