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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 does Melania see on every TV station she watched lately?

2. What does Tiffany do just after sharing the information with Melania before she leaves?

3. Where did Melania's mother work when she was growing up?

4. How many years older than Melania is Donald?

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

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

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

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

5. What does Melania feel about Janelle?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay discussing the setting of "The Arrangements." In what ways does the setting impact your understanding of the story as well as the themes?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing Adichie's language style and word choice in "The Arrangements." What are some words that stand out to you and why? What words are repeated? What words are most impactful? Explain your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay comparing and contrasting Melania and Ivanka in "The Arrangements." What details help develop their characters and what do these details tell you about them? How do they interact? Describe each women's relationship with Donald.

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