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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 happens to Mag in Key West?

2. What happens to the narrator in the taxi on the way home from his day with Holly?

3. What does Holly give the narrator for Christmas?

4. What season does the narrator receive a postcard from Holly?

5. What does Doc think up until the last minute before he leaves New York?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the narrator suffering from the "mean reds" during his ride on the subway?

2. What does Holly do before reading the letter from Jose?

3. Why does the narrator wish to see the reunion between Doc and Holly?

4. How does Joe Bell react to Holly leaving?

5. Why does the narrator pay special attention to the man hanging around Holly's mailbox?

6. Why is Holly still going to Brazil?

7. What scandal breaks out that involves Holly?

8. Who does the narrator call to get bail for Holly?

9. How does Holly react to seeing Doc instead of Fred?

10. How does the narrator feel about Holly's relationship with Jose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of the shop, Tiffany's. Why is it important to Holly?

Essay Topic 2

What is your opinion of the novella? What is your opinion of Holly Golightly? What makes this story different from others you have read?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Holly's desire for freedom. How is her life affected by this need for freedom? Discuss Holly's apartment, as well as her relationships with others.

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