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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. According to Chuck, Vinnie makes the women in Tulsa look like what?

2. Who does Fred mistake for a small, stupid looking Druid?

3. What does Vinnie do with Chuck's plastic raincoat in Chapter 9?

4. Who does Fred want to see when he passes out?

5. Why are Joe and Debby preoccupied with Jakie in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Fred find at Rosemary's house when he arrives in Chapter 10?

2. Describe the symbolism Fred takes from the postcard he finds from Roberto Frank.

3. Describe the events in the kitchen that ultimately lead up to Chuck and Vinnie making love.

4. Why does Fred go to Holland Park in Chapter 8?

5. Describe Vinnie's thoughts at the professional symposium she attends at the beginning of Chapter 11.

6. What does Vinnie share with Chuck about Zimmern at the beginning of Chapter 7?

7. By the time Chuck leaves his belongings with Vinnie when he returns to Wiltshire in Chapter 7, how has his relationship with Vinnie changed from the beginning of the book?

8. Describe the events that lead up to Jakie saying his first word.

9. Why is Fred so bitter at the beginning of Chapter 10?

10. Describe Edwin's interaction with Fred at Rosemary's house in Chapter 11.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After making love to Chuck, Vinnie doesn't want her friends to find out. Why would Vinnie become intimate with someone and then want to keep it a secret? What is the worst that could happen if someone found out what they had done? Does Vinnie's desire to keep their relationship secret stem from Chuck's physical appearance or his personality? What does Vinnie try to change about Chuck?

Essay Topic 2

Vinnie does not want Chuck to look like a cartoon American tourist, but she also realizes his cowboy costume brings social advantages in London. Describe some of the changes Vinnie insists on making to Chuck. How will these changes benefit Chuck? How will they benefit Vinnie?

Essay Topic 3

Fred has separated from his wife Roo and come to London where he meets Rosemary.

1. What do the two women see in Fred?

2. What are the major differences between Roo and Rosemary?

3. Which do you think is a better match for Fred and why?

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