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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. In 1960, when does Moira schedule the company Christmas party?

2. What is the name of the man Clarissa is marrying in 1960?

3. How many operations does Jennifer have on her arm when she is in the hospital in 1960?

4. In Chapter 4, how long has it been since Mrs. Cordoza's husband died?

5. For the dinner party in Chapter 2, how many people are around the table?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Dr. Hargreaves say about Jennifer's condition?

2. What do the other secretaries think of Moira's job as personal assistant, and what does Moira think of her job?

3. What happened to Anthony when he was in the Congo?

4. How and why does Jennifer have to familiarize herself with her house when she comes home from the hospital?

5. What does Jennifer learn about her lover from the letters she finds hidden around the house?

6. What does Jennifer feel like when she regains consciousness in Chapter 1?

7. What is Clarissa's response when Anthony asks if he can write to his son, Phillip, when he goes to New York?

8. What does Laurence do when he catches Jennifer outside with Reggie?

9. Where do Anthony and Jennifer finally make love?

10. In Chapter 4, what does Jennifer know about herself by November, and how does she feel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An allusion is a figure of speech that does not directly refer to a person, place, or thing. What are some allusions in the novel? Why might it be difficult to decipher an allusion just by the context of a passage in a book? Why might research be required to understand allusions?

Essay Topic 2

Ellie ends her relationship with John. Why does Ellie end her relationship with John?

Essay Topic 3

Moira is Laurence’s personal assistant. How does Moira feel when she is demoted? How does she take revenge on her boss?

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