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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. In Chapter 4, why can Bobbi not make Nick's play?

2. What movie do Frances and Nick watch the night Melissa comes back from London?

3. What does Frances ask Nick to get for her to drink at the party in Chapter 7?

4. Which of the following most closely matches Frances's physical description of herself?

5. What is Bobbi's first impression of Melissa?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bobbi describe her and Frances to Melissa the night they first meet?

2. What does Frances do after having sex with Nick for the first time in Chapter 9 that embarrasses her and alarms him?

3. Why does Frances enjoy getting positive feedback on her writing assignments in college?

4. In Chapter 9, what are the circumstances that lead to Frances going to Nick's house when Melissa is away for work in London?

5. In Chapter 5, whey does Frances ask the venue organizer to push hers and Bobbi's performance to after 10:30?

6. What is one of the things that makes Frances feel sexually powerful in her relationship with Nick?

7. What does Bobbi tell Melissa about her and Frances's writing collaborations?

8. What are Bobbi and Frances doing when they first meet Melissa?

9. What does Frances tell Nick in Chapter 9 about her history regarding men and sex?

10. In Chapter 4, What does Frances think of the play she sees Nick perform in, and of Nick's performance itself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At Frances's internship at the publishing agency, her supervisor Sunny seems interested in helping her in her career path, but Frances never really takes Sunny up on her offers to help Frances professionally. Write an essay analyzing why you think Frances fails to take advantage of the help and opportunities Sunny offers her.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the effect of Frances's mother pressuring her to have more contact and a better relationship with her father. How does Frances handle her mother's pressure, and how does it affect the rest of Frances's life?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay discussing the symbolism of Nick's grey cashmere coat to his and Frances's relationship in Chapter 21. Why is the conversation around Frances's trying on the coat significant?

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