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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 Fraser Buchanan?

2. Why does Joan fall into the water?

3. As Joan is writing her novel while in Terremoto, what character is she getting tired of because of their virtuous and tidy habits?

4. What does Joan learn about herself at the end of the novel?

5. As she is crouched behind her door in her flat in Terremoto, what does Joan do when she hears someone knocking at the door?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Joan take responsibility for her actions when she hears about Sam's arrest?

2. How does Joan's affair with Royal Porcupine affect her stability?

3. What kind of love does Royal Porcupine express for Joan?

4. Describe Joan's inconsistent behavior with the Resurgent group.

5. Who is Fraser Buchanan?

6. What are Paul's intentions towards Joan?

7. How do people in town respond when they see Joan?

8. Explain Arthur's response to the publication of Lady Oracle.

9. How does Joan react when she reads the newspaper clippings that Sam sends her?

10. How is the final chapter a resolution to Joan's lies and secrets?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joan works on a novel while she's in Terremoto and has trouble creating the ending. Do you find the storyline of Stalked by Love and the characters Felicia and Charlotte reflective of Joan's own conflicts and fears? Provide examples that show how Joan's life gets written into Stalked by Love.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the symbol of the Fat Lady in Joan's life. When does Joan daydream about the Fat Lady and what does it suggest about her emotional state at the time? Provide specific examples from the text to support your responses.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the title Lady Oracle? Provide examples from the text that show how the idea of an oracle is presented and its relevance to Joan and her journey of self-acceptance.

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