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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 does Nick say in Chapter 9 that hurts Frances's feelings?

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

3. What is Nick's niece's name?

4. In Chapter 3, what kind of illness does Frances experience?

5. What does Nick make Frances for breakfast after the first time they sleep together?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the conversation that Frances imagines having, but does not actually have, with Bobbi about Nick in Chapter 8?

2. In Chapter 3, what prompts Bobbi to observe to Frances that Frances suffers?

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

4. What does Nick tell Frances when she says she is afraid of Melissa finding out about their affair?

5. Why does Frances avoid red wine?

6. What does Frances think about Melissa's and Nick's relationship after the first dinner she and Bobbi are invited to in their house?

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

8. In Chapter 8, what does Nick say in his email to Frances after their first kiss?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Frances's use of social media, email, and instant messaging to communicate with the people she cares most about. Why do you think she chooses more impersonal and detached forms of communication rather than calling or talking face-to-face?

Essay Topic 3

What purposes does Frances's writing serve for her, in financial, emotional and psychological terms? Write an essay explaining your answer.

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