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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Eleanor with when Philip arrives?

2. What song does Eleanor sing to the baby?

3. Jane arrives at Rosemary's in the middle of a _____.

4. Philip says he was treated better than a ______.

5. Who tells Rosemary about the affair?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Assuming a psychiatrist's point of view, analyze the situation with Philip's post traumatic stress syndrome and Stockholm syndrome. Discuss Philip's history in regards to mental stability. What would a psychiatrist say about Philip's conditions? What would the terminology be from a psychiatrist's point of view? What kind of treatment might Philip have benefited from before the situation got out of hand? Is the behavior something that can be "cured?" If so, how? If not, what else can be done?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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