View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anna give to Claire before her meeting with James?

2. Who is Judy's boyfriend?

3. How old was the lover of the person in #110?

4. What time does Claire return to her parents house after being with Adam?

5. Why does Claire want to see Adam before she returns to London?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does James try to make Claire jealous?

2. Where is Claire preparing to go in Chapter 21?

3. Why can Laura not give Claire any advice before Claire's call with James?

4. Describe the scenario when Claire confronts James and ends their marriage.

5. What is the nature of Claire and Adam's relationship as the novel ends?

6. How does James undermine Claire's decision to return to him?

7. What news does James reveal to Claire at the restaurant?

8. What does Claire think about as she anticipates James' upcoming telephone call?

9. What makes Claire cry after her meeting with James?

10. How does Claire consider Kate's needs as she tries to realign her life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

WATERMELON is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the ongoing conflict between Claire and James. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? What does Claire learn about the reality of her life with James as opposed to the perceptions she has held for so long?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Claire. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Claire?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,016 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample