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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. Which bank does Rebecca have her account at?

2. Who is Rebecca?

3. Does Suze enjoy shopping?

4. What is wrong with Rebecca's curry?

5. Which piece of clothing does Rebecca refuse to let a customer try on while working at her boutique job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Rebecca Bloomwood's personality.

2. Describe what Rebecca does for a living.

3. Describe Eric Foreman's personality.

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

5. What is Rebecca's opinion of Tarquin?

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

7. Why does Suze never have to worry about money?

8. Why does Rebecca become jealous of Elly?

9. Why does Rebecca become frustrated with her framing side job?

10. Why does Rebecca choose to purchase a season pass to the museum?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rebecca by nature is very materialistic. However, she is not the only one. Various other characters in the story value their material possessions as well. Write an essay that explores the topic of materialism within the context of the story. Which characters are the most materialistic? Which are the least? Does Rebecca ever think of herself as being materialistic? How do her shopping habits impact those around her? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Confessions of a Shopaholic is told from a first person perspective through its protagonist. Explain why this perspective is valuable to the tone of the story. Why would the author want to choose first person over third person? In what way is the story benefiting by being told through the eyes of Rebecca? Is the story more lighthearted or personal because of the way it is told? 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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