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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 choose to shop at Octagon in Chapter 15?

2. What does Luke do when he spots Rebecca getting ready to be on Morning Coffee?

3. Whom does Zelda repeatedly talk to on the phone while Rebecca is getting ready to be on Morning Coffee?

4. What is Rebecca's reaction to finding out she will be debating with a Flagstaff Life representative live on air?

5. What is Janice and Martin's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Rebecca's parents think about her going on Morning Coffee?

2. Why does Tarquin attempt to write a check for Rebecca?

3. Describe Zelda's personality.

4. Why does Rebecca dislike Sacha?

5. Describe Tarquin's personality.

6. Why does Rebecca feel responsible for Janice and Martin's loss of their windfall money?

7. What is Rebecca's response to learning that Suze's frames will be in Vogue?

8. Why does Tarquin choose to take Rebecca out for pizza?

9. Why does Rebecca drink a large amount of champagne while on her date with Tarquin?

10. Why does Rebecca go to her parents in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Feminism is often a controversial subject. Feminist characters can come in all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and colors. Explore the concept of feminism within the context of the story. Is Rebecca a feminist character? Why or why not? What are her strongest and weakest character traits? How does her job and perspective on life contribute to her femininity? Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Derek Smeath appears at different points throughout the story. In many cases he is seen as an antagonist to Rebecca. Explore the complexities of Eric Smeath. At which parts in the story is he seen as an antagonist? What does he do to cause conflict with Rebecca? At what points in the story does his disposition seem to change? When is he angry? When is he reasonable? What triggers these changes in emotion? Be sure to provide examples to support your work.

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