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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. At his brunch with Mary Ann, what does Norman say is his relationship to Lexy?
2. What is Michael's plan to earn some money?
3. After Beauchamp comes home at four in the morning, DeDe goes for a walk and decides what?
4. When Micheal's parents first arrive, what do they tease him about?
5. When Mary Ann tells Michael that she is uneasy about Norman, what does Michael suggest?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Vincent take Mary Ann into account when he decides how to kill himself?
2. What information is revealed during the conversation with Mona and D'orothea's father at the factory?
3. How does Norman Neal Williams find out that Mrs. Madrigal used to work in a book store?
4. What does Norman Neal Williams reveal to Mary Ann in the car during the trick or treating outing?
5. Explain what D'orothea tells Brian when they go for drinks after first meeting in the restaurant.
6. Discuss DeDe's dilemma with regards to her pregnancy.
7. What happens during the encounter between DeDe and Carson Callas?
8. Summarize the conversation between Edgar and Mrs. Madrigal at the Bohemian Grove.
9. What two things does Mona do in an attempt to make something of her relationship with D'orothea?
10. Briefly summarize what happens to Brian at the Treasure Island Trailer Court.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"Tales of the City" was originally published as a daily newspaper serial. Explore how the story fits the serial format versus the novel format. In what ways does the structure of the novel give away its beginning as a serial drama in a newspaper?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss some of the parallels between the relationships of Mona and her family, Michael and his family, and Mary Ann and her family. Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the several layers of meaning of the name of the pick up joint in "Brian Climbs the Walls," the Come Clean Laundromat. How is the name ironic? How does the name signify the reason that people go there?
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