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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What item does Mr. Fell receive in the mail?
2. Ships are required to have _____.
3. Philip visits ___ to discuss Eleanor.
4. Who arrives at Rosemary's house, surprising everyone?
5. Josie's musical is described as being ____.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Ephron's use of New York City for the setting in the story. Why do you think Ephron chose New York? How accurate do you think the setting is in regards to the real location? What areas are most commonly referenced in the story? What other location might have worked as well, if not better, than New York? What is unique about the setting? What regionalisms are exhibited by Rosemary, Philip and the rest of the characters? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Write a short memoir that might have been written by Eleanor Smith. What types of things would Smith be most proud of in her career and personal lives? What other types of professional work might Eleanor have done or rise to in the future? Would the memoir include details of his relationships with Philip? How might Philip describe how she felt before, during and after her meetings with Philip? How would Eleanor address Philip's death?
Essay Topic 3
Eleanor Smith announces that she is pregnant by Philip Alsop. Discuss the scandal at the time. Eleanor could have married Robert Doyle to legitimize her situation but she refuses to do so. Why does Eleanor refuse? What is Philip's reaction to the baby? What are Eleanor's plans for work? What does Eleanor plan to do about the baby? What are Philip's plans? To whom does Philip go for advice? What is the state of the relationship between Eleanor and Philip? What do you think might happen? Do you think the trend of unmarried people having babies has increased or decreased over the past 5 years? 10 years? Explain.
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