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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 gulp champagne down while on her date with Tarquin?

2. What does Rebecca receive shortly before leaving the green room and going on air?

3. Who or what is Heaven Sent 7?

4. Where do Rebecca and Tarquin go on their first date?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Zelda's personality.

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

4. How does Rebecca react to seeing herself in the mirror at Morning Coffee?

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

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

7. What are Rebecca's reasons for going on Morning Coffee?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rebecca is a bright, bubbly woman with loads of potential. At times, however, she can act very immature for her age. Explore Rebecca's naivety. In which situations is her naivety used to her advantage? In which situations is it a hindrance? Which characters in Confessions of a Shopaholic are aware of her cowardice? Do these characters ever confront her about her actions? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

Essay Topic 2

Rebecca is a humorous character. Suze is as well. Without humor, Confessions of a Shopaholic would not be the same. Explain why humor is an important element to the story. Why is Rebecca a funny character? What makes her funny? Is it her actions, vocabulary, outlook on life, or something else? How does Rebecca's humor mesh with Suze's? Without each other, would the story be nearly as enjoyable? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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