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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. Vinnie Miner is a professor of what?
2. Who stands out among the stylish guests at the party?
3. Which of the following descriptions would most English teachers, who have fallen in love with the Elizabethan or Edwardian periods, not use to describe the contemporary country?
4. What does Jakie pull from the mantle at Rosemary's party in Chapter 6?
5. What cannot be said about Vinnie and Rosemary?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Fred think the letter he finally receives from Roo in Chapter 6 is ill-timed?
2. Why do the Vogelers feel Fred getting involved with Rosemary is a mistake?
3. Describe each character's actions after Jimbo's car drives up.
4. Describe Rosemary's acting abilities.
5. Describe the man seated next to Vinnie on the plane.
6. Why does Vinnie think that a relationship between Fred and Rosemary can be nothing more than a fling?
7. What are the unfortunate similarities between Chuck and Vinnie?
8. Why does the British Museum frustrate Fred?
9. What does Chuck say about tourism in Chapter 3?
10. Describe the problems caused by Fred's physique.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare Fred at the beginning of the book, Fred after he breaks up with Rosemary, and Fred at the end of the book. Write this as three sets: Fred beginning versus Fred middle; Fred middle versus Fred end; Fred beginning versus Fred end. Which two have the most differences?
Essay Topic 2
Fred tells Rosemary that he must return to Corinth by June 24. This upsets Rosemary and she starts slipping uncontrollably into characters. What does Fred's decision say about his responsibilities? Where do they lie? What would be the advantages of Fred shifting his responsibilities to Rosemary? What would be the disadvantages?
Essay Topic 3
Explain the events that lead up to Vinnie acquiring a new rain coat. Begin with the lunch Chuck has with Vinnie and end with Vinnie watching polar bears at the London Zoo while wearing her new rain coat.
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