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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 is the narrator returning from when he hears the news of Rusty's fourth marriage?

2. What is Holly's real name?

3. What does Holly's husband do for a living?

4. Who sends bail money for Holly?

5. How does Holly describe Jose's penmanship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Holly and the narrator have a fight that results in Holly kicking the narrator out of her apartment?

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

3. What does Holly give the narrator for Christmas, and what significance does it have?

4. What commotion does the narrator come home to after his job interview in Brooklyn?

5. What news does the narrator learn on the subway and how does he react?

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

7. How does Holly's life begin to change after the death of her brother?

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

9. Who does the narrator find in Holly's apartment, and why is he there?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the climax of the novel. What is a climax in a story, and what can be considered the climax of "Breakfast at Tiffany's"? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Holly Golightly is a memorable and intriguing character who captured the attention, if not the hearts, of many. Discuss the character of Holly Golightly. What are her defining personality traits? What issues does she struggle with? How does she overcome them?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Holly's power over men. How does she wield her power over the male characters in the novel? What does Holly want from these men, and what do they want from her?

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