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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Arthur want Joan to meet when he takes her to Young Lok Gardens to celebrate?
(a) His boss.
(b) His parents.
(c) Dan and Marlene Pugh.
(d) Larry.

2. What is Arthur protesting in the park?
(a) Banning the bomb.
(b) Fair trade.
(c) Equal rights.
(d) Factory closings.

3. What flower is the man in the ravine holding?
(a) Primrose.
(b) Rose.
(c) Daffodil.
(d) Lily.

4. Where has Joan met Marlene before?
(a) University.
(b) Cafe.
(c) Bookstore.
(d) Brownies.

5. What job does Joan take after high school?
(a) Tutor.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Chef.
(d) Waitress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the code word Sam uses in a letter to let Joan know that authorities believe she is dead?

2. What new name does Joan take when she rents a room?

3. When Joan returns to Arthur's flat in England, who is she surprised to see standing in the middle of the parlor?

4. Who is coming to visit Paul?

5. Who is Joan's fictional heroine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Joan try to stop the publication of Lady Oracle?

2. Why is discovering that Paul writes romance novels valuable to Joan's life?

3. What is the significance of Joan seeing her mother's astral body?

4. Describe Joan's first encounter with Arthur.

5. How does Joan use her personal fears and concerns within the plot of the novel she is writing?

6. How does Joan's mother try to control Joan's weight?

7. Describe Leda Sprott's appearance and her significance at Joan's wedding.

8. Why does Joan want to start a new life?

9. What role does Marlene Pugh reappearance in Joan's life play?

10. What are some similarities between Joan and her character Charlotte?

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