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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How is the scene where Nell meets Pete in the hotel lobby symbolic? (from Chapter 10-12 (104-122))

Peter is working on his laptop, which reflects that he is more committed to his job than Nell.

Peter is wearing flip-flops, which reflects his inability to commit wholeheartedly to a relationship with Nell.

Peter is posing on the couch like a Greek god, reflecting his self-image.

Peter is wearing a locket around his neck, which symbolizes his possessiveness of Nell.

2.

How is the opening setting, the London Underground, reflective of Nell’s psyche at the start of the novel? (from Chapters 1-3 (3-21))

Nell died spiritually the week before when she lost a big account at her job.

Nell is trying to travel secretly.

Nell is insecure and in a relationship with the wrong person.

Nell is very similar to the narrator of Dostoyevsky's Notes from Underground.

3.

In what way does the character of the American advance the plot? (from Chapters 4-6 (22-48))

She encourages Nell to call Peter and harass him to tell her the truth.

She leaves behind the tickets to the art show, where Nell meets Fabien.

She brings Nell out to a cafe, which is where Nell meets Fabien.

She teaches Nell how to dress like a Parisian.

4.

Which phrase would most accurately describe the manner in which Nell and Fabien say goodbye? (from Chapters 13-14 (123-132))

Their good-bye is open-ended.

Their separation is tragic.

Their farewell is melodramatic.

Their parting kiss is passionate.

5.

Why is it necessary that this novel be set in the twenty-first century? (from Chapters 13-14 (123-132))

Fabien's novel includes details from this era.

Nell needs to build a website.

Nell's career in risk assessment is linked to the technology of this era.

There needs to be an easy and portable means of communicating between characters in two separate countries.

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