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

Short Answer Questions

1. Philip says he feels like he is on a ____.

2. Ships are required to have _____.

3. Who is Eleanor with when Philip arrives?

4. What is the man's last name?

5. Philip asks Rosemary to do which of the following?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the relationship between Rosemary and Jane. What is the common ground for friendship? Do the friends respect each other? How has their relationship evolved? Where might it go from here? Do you think the relationship will ever change drastically?

Essay Topic 2

Politics and war are also referred to in the book. Discuss the use of politics in the story. Do you think politics are an important part of the book? Explain. How else could Ephron incorporate politics and war into the book? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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