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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 alcoholic drink does Anna most often imbibe?
2. Which member of the Russell family does Anna say is constantly on display during the early days of their tenancy?
3. For what purpose does Dr. Fielding call Anna for the first time within the narrative?
4. In the opening scene, Anna watches as her neighbor leads a man with what job into the guest bedroom of her townhome?
5. In what area of New York City does Anna live?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is symbolized by Ed's toolbox within the narrative?
2. What is the significance of Anna's decision to watch the Today Show through the lens of her camera as her new neighbor watches on his own television?
3. What is the relationship between Anna and Olivia and how would you characterize it?
4. What advice does Ed give to Anna when he speaks to her the morning after she drinks three or four bottles of wine?
5. What is the reason for the author's use of the word "halo" (118) when describing Jane through Anna's eyes?
6. What theme is depicted within Anna's interactions with Lizzie?
7. What connection does the author depict between Anna and alcohol?
8. What is ironic about the fact that only a year before, Anna and Ed had planned to sell their townhome?
9. What does Ed's comment regarding Anna's emergency line reserved for her patients reveal in regard to his feelings about her career?
10. What emotions does Ed display when Anna tells him that she wishes he were with her and why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the author's use of a confessional tone in relating the narrative of The Woman in the Window.
Essay Topic 2
Write a critical essay about the novel while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the treatment of gender roles, feminine power, and other issues related to gender theory that can be found in the book.
Essay Topic 3
In what ways does the author deliberately mislead the reader during particular parts of the novel and for what purposes?
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