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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. Eleanor first tried on a hat in which color?

2. What type of store is mentioned in the beginning of chapter 2?

3. What type of afghan was in the back seat of the car?

4. Philip admires Jane's _____.

5. The woman on the street asks Rosemary for money to buy ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the opening scene of the book.

2. What occurs after Rosemary leaves the store? What is Rosemary's next purchase?

3. What are some of the life changes faced by Rosemary and Eleanor?

4. Discuss the letter written to Rosemary from Philip.

5. Discuss the conversation held between Jane and Rosemary regarding the upcoming wedding.

6. What does Jane find when she arrives at Rosemary's house to deliver the news?

7. Where does Eleanor find a place to live?

8. How does Eleanor learn about Philip's death?

9. Where do Rosemary and Eleanor go once they are at Rosemary's house?

10. What happens when Dora finds Philip's letter to Eleanor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a sensationalized story for the tabloids regarding Philip's affair and death. What would you say? How would you portray Rosemary, Philip, Eleanor and Jane? What are the challenges? Are you pleased with the outcome?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss in detail Philip's feelings of guilt regarding his affair with Eleanor. Why does Philip feel guilty? If Philip had plans to have an affair, why did he get married? Did Philip marry Rosemary because he loves her or because she has a wealthy family? How does the marriage enhance Rosemary's sense of betrayal? What is the opinion of Jane on the matter?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Ephron's use of foreshadowing throughout the book. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Give details and the purpose of using the technique. How else could the reader learn about the important information? What other technique might have been used?

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