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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. Where do Adele and Ann stay after leaving the Bel Air Hotel?

2. Where are Ann and her mother traveling in Chapter 1?

3. How many children did Carol have during the vacation in #76?

4. When did Lillian have her first stroke?

5. What does Adele hope will happen at dinner at the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Adele jealous of Ann's burgeoning sexuality?

2. Explain how Carol and Adele are dissatisfied with their lives and the men in their worlds.

3. What does Carol believe is the basis of some of Adele's outlandish behavior?

4. Describe Adele's disappointing life with her first husband, Hisham.

5. What does Adele reveal about herself when she refuses to stay at the job in Watts?

6. What is significant about the last time that Adele abandons Ann by the side of the road?

7. What does Hisham's disappointing life symbolize and how does Ann feel about him?

8. Who is Lonnie Tishman and how does he take advantage of Adele and Ann?

9. How does Ann begin to assert some independence with her mother?

10. How do Hal's problems help Carol to become closer to her own mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Lillian. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Lillian?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Simpson is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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