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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. How does Rebecca feel about the offer to be on Morning Coffee?

2. How does Rebecca feel when she sees Luke Brandon at the Morning Coffee studio?

3. Which type of alcoholic drink does Martin offer Rebecca?

4. How much money is Tarquin worth?

5. Which program is Janice watching when Rebecca arrives at their house in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Rebecca dislike Sacha?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Love and romance can consistently be found throughout Confessions of a Shopaholic. First, the reader is introduced to James, Rebecca's former love. Then Luke is comes into the picture. Write an essay that focuses upon the complexities of love. What role does romantic love play throughout the course of the plot? Which characters experience it? Which characters suffer because of it? At what point in the story does Rebecca realize she has feelings for Luke? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

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