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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Marlowe's son?
(a) Leviathan.
(b) Bill.
(c) Huck.
(d) Henry.

2. What favor does Julia ask of Plum during their conversation in Plum's bedroom?
(a) She asks Plum to spy on Verena and to report back to her.
(b) She asks Plum to lend her $20,000.
(c) She asks Plum to move in with her.
(d) She asks Plum to write the expose of Austen Media.

3. Which of Plum's post-weight-loss-surgery scars does Dr. Ahmad say will be the longest?
(a) Her thigh tuck scars.
(b) Her brachioplasty scars.
(c) Her breast lift scars.
(d) Her tummy tuck scar.

4. Who calls Marlowe to ask if she had masterminded the acts claimed by Jennifer?
(a) Her ex-wife.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her mother.
(d) A journalist.

5. What action does Dr. Ahmad tell Plum she will be unable to take after her breast lift and implant surgeries?
(a) Going swimming.
(b) Breastfeeding.
(c) Experiencing sensation in her nipples.
(d) Doing her own breast exams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Plum states that after being underground, she now finds what object to be "wholesome and pure" (207)?

2. At what location does Plum first meet Marlowe?

3. What is the name of the reporter that Plum describes as being on television all day with Jennifer coverage, "as if she were covering a war" (156)?

4. Before her outing with Marlowe, Plum has not worn high heels since what event in her life?

5. What topic of conversation does Plum say is discussed at The Calliope House each day during the time she lives there?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the theme of passing depicted within Julia's experiences at Austen Media?

2. In what way is Plum already familiar with Marlowe before she meets her at Cafe Rose?

3. How is allusion used within the scene when Sana and Plum discuss Plum's fears that her longing for Alicia will return?

4. Describe "the Jennifer effect" (231) and its implications.

5. What is the significance of Plum's ultrasound image?

6. What is the final step of the New Baptist Plan?

7. To what television show is Plum alluding when she enters Victoria Secret and knows that she is "raising eyebrows" (234)?

8. Discuss Plum's comments about her ability to be "like the lilac negligee woman" (234) from the lingerie ads or like Leeta.

9. Describe the arc of Plum's writing career over the course of the novel.

10. What is the story behind Marlowe's tattoo that reads, "Women don't want to be me, men don't want to fuck me" (133)?

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