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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. What is wrong with Rebecca's curry?

2. How much money does Rebecca ask Elly for?

3. Where does Rebecca work?

4. Why does Rebecca get in trouble for copying down the curry recipe?

5. What does Rebecca eat while she is out for Suze's birthday?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Eric Foreman's personality.

4. Why does Tarquin like Rebecca?

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

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

7. Why does Rebecca want to win the lottery?

8. Describe Rebecca's parents.

9. Why is Rebecca fired from her sales boutique job?

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

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

Frugality is a topic touched upon in Confessions of a Shopaholic. In Chapter 5, Rebecca tries her hardest to begin a "Zen-like" lifestyle. Write an essay that explains the route Rebecca takes to begin a life of frugality. What changes does she make to her lifestyle to account for her restricted income usage? How does she change the way she eats? How does she change the way she shops? Be sure to provide examples to support your work.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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