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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 brand of cigarettes does Suze smoke?

2. What does Rebecca buy for Suze's birthday?

3. Which clothing item does Rebecca want to purchase from Denny and George?

4. What excuse does Rebecca use to justify shopping while at the museum?

5. What is Rebecca's father's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rebecca become jealous of Elly?

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

3. Why does Rebecca attempt to follow the teachings of David E. Barton?

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

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

6. Describe Rebecca Bloomwood's personality.

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

8. Describe Rebecca's parents.

9. What is Janice and Martin's opinion of Rebecca?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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.

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