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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 Rebecca?
2. What color is Rebecca's mother's hair?
3. How does Rebecca feel when she learns that the bank called for her?
4. Who calls Rebecca the first day she is working at her boutique job?
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's parents.
2. Describe Rebecca Bloomwood's personality.
3. Why is Rebecca fired from her sales boutique job?
4. Why does Rebecca become frustrated with her framing side job?
5. Why does Rebecca choose to work at the clothes boutique?
6. Why does Rebecca suspect Clare Edwards of having an affair?
7. Why are Rebecca's credit card bills so high?
8. Why does Rebecca become jealous of Elly?
9. Why do Rebecca and Suze get along so well?
10. How does Rebecca feel about her occupation?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Rebecca cares very much about societal views. Often times she does things simply because she thinks it will make her look good. Explain why society is important to Rebecca. List three instances in which Rebecca does something simply because she thinks it will make her look cooler. Is she being reasonable when she does these things? Does she ever get the end result she desires? Do people notice her more? Be sure to provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 2
Rebecca's mum and dad are important figures in Confessions of a Shopaholic. They are the ones who care and support Rebecca when she needs it the most. In their eyes, she can do no wrong. Explore the bonds of the Bloomwood family. What kind of special relationship does Rebecca share with her mum? How are they alike? What interests do Rebecca and her father share? In what way are both her parents traditional? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
Janice and Martin are two of the most loyal characters in Confessions of a Shopaholic. They represent a special way of thinking about the world. It is because of them that Rebecca is able to become a success outside of her current profession. Explore the depths of loyalty within the context of these two characters. How do Janice and Martin help Rebecca throughout the course of the plot? Do they ever expect something in return for their loyalty? Would the plot of the story be the same without them? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
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