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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. What is Eileen afraid for a minute that Simon will do after they leave church together?

2. How much was the first book deal Alice signed with an American publisher?

3. What does Alice dislike about her success as a writer?

4. What does Eileen think is unusual about her first experience having intercourse?

5. In Chapter 5, where do Felix and Alice meet again?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 11, why does Eileen go to Simon's late at night and what happens between them?

2. In Chapter 13, what does Alice discover about Felix that upsets her at first?

3. How does Eileen characterize Simon's current girlfriend Caroline?

4. In Chapter 12, what does Eileen end up thinking about Simon's faith and church attendance?

5. How does Eileen describe her job to herself?

6. Why does Alice tell Felix she has come to his hometown?

7. What does Eileen think Alice is doing in her communications with her about Felix?

8. How do Felix and Alice initially meet?

9. What surprises Felix about the house Alice is renting?

10. In Chapter 5, what significant life question does Eileen write to Alice about and ask Alice's feelings about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do many people seem to think Alice is a difficult person, at times, to be around? How does she herself handle these impressions? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing the language and tone Rooney uses throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the causes of Eileen's difficult relationship with her sister Lola? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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