Confessions of a Shopaholic Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Madeleine Wickham
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 108 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Confessions of a Shopaholic Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Madeleine Wickham
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 108 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Who is Rebecca?

2. Does Rebecca like craft fairs?

3. What is Rebecca's father's name?

4. Who gives Rebecca twenty quid?

5. What is Suze's nickname for Rebecca?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rebecca attempt to follow the teachings of David E. Barton?

2. Why does Rebecca choose to work at the clothes boutique?

3. What is Rebecca's opinion of Tarquin?

4. What is Janice and Martin's opinion of Rebecca?

5. Why does Rebecca become frustrated with her framing side job?

6. What is Rebecca's opinion on the topic of sex before marriage?

7. Describe Rebecca Bloomwood's personality.

8. Describe Eric Foreman's personality.

9. Why does Tarquin like Rebecca?

10. Why do Rebecca and Suze get along so well?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The subject of sex occurs a few times throughout the course of the plot. The first mention is when Suze and Rebecca are gossiping about James, Rebecca's ex. Much later sex is brought up again when Luke and Rebecca sleep together. Address the ideas of sex within the context of the the story. Why is sex important to Rebecca and the other characters? Does the author endorse a modern or archaic view of sex? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Class, status, and wealth affect many of the characters in Confessions of a Shopaholic. Suze never has to work due to her family inheritance. Meanwhile, Rebecca works everyday so that she can support herself and her shopping habits. Write an essay that explores the themes of class, status, and wealth within the context of the story. What makes the wealthier characters different from the average middle class characters? Which characters are the most aware of their wealth and status? Which are the least aware? Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Confessions of a Shopaholic is told from a first person perspective through its protagonist. Explain why this perspective is valuable to the tone of the story. Why would the author want to choose first person over third person? In what way is the story benefiting by being told through the eyes of Rebecca? Is the story more lighthearted or personal because of the way it is told? Reference the novel to support your argument.

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