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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. Who is Pepper?

2. How much does Rebecca pay in rent each month?

3. Who is Eric Foreman?

4. Why does Rebecca stop into Denny and George when she normally can not afford to shop there?

5. Who is Philip?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Rebecca does for a living.

2. Why does Rebecca suspect Clare Edwards of having an affair?

3. Describe Eric Foreman's personality.

4. Describe Rebecca Bloomwood's personality.

5. Why do Rebecca and Suze get along so well?

6. Why does Rebecca choose to purchase the ugly, wooden bowl from the craft fair?

7. What is Rebecca's opinion on the topic of sex before marriage?

8. Why does Rebecca choose to work at the clothes boutique?

9. Why does Rebecca choose to make a curry dish?

10. What are three items Rebecca most commonly spends money on?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Friendship is important to the characters of Confessions of a Shopaholic. Suze, in particular, is a great friend to Rebecca, especially in her times of need. Explore the idea of friendship within the context of the story. Why is friendship important to Suze and Rebecca? Why do the two girls get along so well? What do they have in common with each other? How are they different? At what points in the story is their friendship strained? Be sure to provide examples to support your work.

Essay Topic 2

Feminism is often a controversial subject. Feminist characters can come in all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and colors. Explore the concept of feminism within the context of the story. Is Rebecca a feminist character? Why or why not? What are her strongest and weakest character traits? How does her job and perspective on life contribute to her femininity? Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

The power of money is one of the central themes of Confessions of a Shopaholic. Without money, Rebecca would have no job- Successful Saving would not exist. Explain why money is so important to the protagonist. Why does Rebecca love money? What does she use it for? Without the availability of cash or credit, what would become of her? Would she be be the same materialistic person? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.

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