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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. Why does Rebecca ask Elly for money?

2. Why does Rebecca cry after her curry dinner goes disastrously wrong?

3. Where does Rebecca get a Saturday job?

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

5. What is Rebecca's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Rebecca's initial impression of Luke Brandon?

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

6. Describe Eric Foreman's personality.

7. Why does Tarquin like Rebecca?

8. Describe what Rebecca does for a living.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rebecca is a humorous character. Suze is as well. Without humor, Confessions of a Shopaholic would not be the same. Explain why humor is an important element to the story. Why is Rebecca a funny character? What makes her funny? Is it her actions, vocabulary, outlook on life, or something else? How does Rebecca's humor mesh with Suze's? Without each other, would the story be nearly as enjoyable? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

Essay Topic 2

Rebecca often dreams of a fairytale ending. She frequently loses contact with reality, in favor of experiencing some imagined fantasy. By the end of Confessions of a Shopaholic, she has everything she could ever want. Write an essay that explores Rebecca's happy ending. Is her happiness likely to last? Does her relationship with Luke have a strong foundation? Will it endure the trials and tribulations to come? Is Rebecca likely to continue to have a successful career in finance? Why or why not? Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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