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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 program was Suze watching while she put together Rebecca's frames?

2. Does Alicia take Rebecca seriously when she asks her questions about Flagstaff Life?

3. Why does Rebecca claim she loves Wagner?

4. Why does Rebecca choose to shop at Octagon in Chapter 15?

5. How does Rebecca feel after her date with Tarquin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happens when Rebecca meets Derek Smeath face-to-face for the first time?

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

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

8. Why does Suze finish putting together Rebecca's frames for her side job?

9. Why does Rebecca become very determined right before she goes on Morning Coffee?

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

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

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

The power of money is one of the central themes of Confessions of a Shopaholic. Without money, Rebecca would have no job- Successful Saving would not exist. Explain why money is so important to the protagonist. Why does Rebecca love money? What does she use it for? Without the availability of cash or credit, what would become of her? Would she be be the same materialistic person? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.

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