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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 are the names of the hosts of Morning Coffee?

2. Why does Rebecca's request for a loan get turned down?

3. How does the sales girl at Octagon treat Rebecca?

4. What time does Morning Coffee typically start?

5. Does Rebecca like the piece of jewelry Tarquin gives her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rebecca's mum suspect her of being pregnant?

2. Does Rebecca ever intend on going to her meeting with Derek Smith?

3. Why does Rebecca choose to write her article for Daily World?

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

5. What is Luke's reaction to seeing Rebecca's article in The Daily World?

6. Why does Rebecca decide to go on a Octagon shopping spree?

7. Why does Rebecca change her mind about dating Tarquin?

8. Describe Zelda's personality.

9. Why does Luke ask Rebecca to go shopping with him?

10. Why does Rebecca wake up early the day after submitting her article to The Daily World?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rebecca never shies away from a good glass of champagne. Yet, she is not an alcoholic. None of the characters in Confessions of a Shopaholic are alcoholics. Write an essay that deals with the subject of alcohol consumption. Why does Rebecca drink so much? Why does she expect champagne from every press conference she attends? In what way is alcohol an escape for her? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

The subject of sex occurs a few times throughout the course of the plot. The first mention is when Suze and Rebecca are gossiping about James, Rebecca's ex. Much later sex is brought up again when Luke and Rebecca sleep together. Address the ideas of sex within the context of the the story. Why is sex important to Rebecca and the other characters? Does the author endorse a modern or archaic view of sex? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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