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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. Why does Zenia wear sunglasses in Chapter 31?
2. What does Harriet Bridges, the private detective, tell Roz about Larry in Chapter 52?
3. What does Zenia claim to be when she seeks Roz's help in gaining employment at WiseWomanWorld?
4. What tale does Zenia tell Roz when invited to Roz's house for a drink?
5. Where are Zenia's ashes temporarily stored in Chapter 55?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Zenia's rise to power at WiseWomanWorld.
2. What story does Zenia give Charis about her parents.
3. To what do the police attribute Zenia's death, and why is there an aura of mystery about Zenia's passing?
4. Explain what makes Karen become Charis.
5. What reason does West give in Chapter 55 for not telling Tony that Zenia called?
6. What story does Zenia give Roz about Roz's father's heroism?
7. The story with which Zenia tries to blackmail Roz in Chapter 53 is another of Zenia's many lies. Explain Zenia's real relationship with Larry.
8. What changes occur in Roz's life after her father's return from the war.
9. Describe Roz's childhood with her mother before her father's return from the war.
10. Explain how Zenia tries to blackmail Roz in Chapter 53.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Zenia has affairs with three men in "The Robber Bride" and gets each of her lovers to leave his wife/girlfriend for her. Compare and contrast Zenia's relationships with West, Billy, and Mitch. Do you think she loved any of them? Which man do you think Zenia loved or wanted most? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the characters of West, Billy and Mitch in "The Robber Bride." Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the character of Zenia with each of the friends she betrays: Tony, Charis, and Roz. What draws each of the women to Zenia, and what draws Zenia to each of them in return? How does Zenia tailor her claims about her childhood to each woman? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
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