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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. Why does Rebecca get into trouble at the museum?

3. Who is Maria Freeman?

4. Whom does Rebecca take financial advice from?

5. What color is Rebecca's mother's hair?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rebecca feel about her occupation?

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Rebecca become jealous of Elly?

7. Why does Tarquin like Rebecca?

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

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

10. Why does Rebecca want to win the lottery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Class, status, and wealth affect many of the characters in Confessions of a Shopaholic. Suze never has to work due to her family inheritance. Meanwhile, Rebecca works everyday so that she can support herself and her shopping habits. Write an essay that explores the themes of class, status, and wealth within the context of the story. What makes the wealthier characters different from the average middle class characters? Which characters are the most aware of their wealth and status? Which are the least aware? Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Flagstaff Life plays an important role in Confessions of a Shopaholic. The company is the main source of conflict within the story. Explain why Flagstaff Life is important to Rebecca's character development. What problem does the company present the protagonist of the story? How does she overcome the issue? Who helps her? Would the plot of Confessions of a Shopaholic be the same without Flagstaff Life? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

Essay Topic 3

Confidence is a feeling Rebecca struggles with on an everyday basis. She simply cannot keep up with those around her. Address Rebecca's struggle when it comes to confidence. Why is she often not confident in her abilities and knowledge? How does this change over the course of the story? When does she realize that she is, in fact, intelligent?

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