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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 Lily notice when she and Andrea run into Christian in Chapter 13?

2. What does Andrea try to talk to Lily about in Chapter 14?

3. How does Andrea react to the image Illana shows her?

4. At the end of Chapter 14, what does Andrea do to take her mind off her troubles?

5. What is 'the closet'?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Andrea and Alex argue in Chapter 15?

2. What trip does Emily tell Andrea about in Chapter 10?

3. What does Miranda berate Andrea for when Miranda sends her to collect her lunch?

4. What does Emily inform Andrea at the beginning of Chapter 15?

5. Why does Andrea decide to encourage Christian's attention at the end of Chapter 15?

6. Who is Illana? What does Illana say to make Andrea break down in tears?

7. What does Andrea try to speak to Lily about in Chapter 15?

8. What does Andrea finally decide to do in Chapter 9?

9. How does Andrea display that she has perfected the Runway Paranoid Turnaround in Chapter 9?

10. Why does Lily get angry with Andrea in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Weisberger's use of symbolism in the novel "The Devil Wears Prada". What is symbolism? What are some examples of symbolism in the novel? How do these examples relate to the themes of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motif of fashion in the novel. What are some examples of fashion houses mentioned in the novel? How important is fashion to Andrea? How does her opinion of fashion change as the novel progresses?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of family in the novel "The Devil Wears Prada". Who are the members of Andrea's family? How important is family to Andrea? What does Andrea's family think of her job? Are they supportive? Why or why not?

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