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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 which city will Vinnie be researching for six months?

2. In what city is Rosemary's house located?

3. Help Yourself primarily employs what?

4. To what extent does Vinnie engage in conversation on transatlantic flights?

5. Which description does not describe the man sitting next to Vinnie on the airplane?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Vogelers feel Fred getting involved with Rosemary is a mistake?

2. Describe Rosemary's acting abilities.

3. What are Fred's concerns at the beginning of Chapter 6?

4. Why does Fred take the Underground for the first time?

5. What reasons does Chuck give for spending so much time in England?

6. Describe the problems caused by Fred's physique.

7. What information does Fred know about Mrs. Harris when guests are questioning him at the party?

8. Why does Vinnie think the man sitting next to her should be particularly shunned?

9. Describe each character's actions after Jimbo's car drives up.

10. Describe the man seated next to Vinnie on the plane.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the symbolism between Sir Joshua Reynolds' Cupid as Link Boy and Fred's life. Who does Fred see in the boy? How does this painting remind Fred of his failed relationships?

Essay Topic 2

Posy's husband, Jimbo, knows she has a lover. He is OK with it so long as he never has to see the lover's face and his family life is not disrupted. How is this relationship more in line with Fred's impression of British open marriages? How does it differ from Fred's relationship with his wife?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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