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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 simile does Vinnie use to describe England? Quiet English life is like. . .

2. Why does Rosemary refuse to visit Fred?

3. What phrase best describes Vinnie's relationship with Edwin Francis?

4. What is the fictitious name given by the girl Vinnie interviews?

5. Who is delighted by Oswald's dousing at the party in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Vinnie get to her flat from the airport at the end of Chapter 1?

4. Describe the "best part of her life" that Vinnie is reminded of while watching the girls jump rope at the beginning of Chapter 5.

5. How does Fred's mother react when her son tells her he plans to marry Roo?

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

7. Why does Fred think the letter he finally receives from Roo in Chapter 6 is ill-timed?

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

9. Why does Fred agree to convince Rosemary to hire a housekeeper?

10. Describe the game played in Chapter 4 of Posy's version of charades.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Vinnie is furious that Chuck did not disclose his health condition with her. Had he told her, would Chuck have lived any differently? What would Vinnie have done had Chuck told her? Would this have made Chuck's life better? Would he have died anyway? What would have been accomplished by telling Vinnie he had a health condition?

Essay Topic 2

Vinnie does not want Chuck to look like a cartoon American tourist, but she also realizes his cowboy costume brings social advantages in London. Describe some of the changes Vinnie insists on making to Chuck. How will these changes benefit Chuck? How will they benefit Vinnie?

Essay Topic 3

After making love to Chuck, Vinnie doesn't want her friends to find out. Why would Vinnie become intimate with someone and then want to keep it a secret? What is the worst that could happen if someone found out what they had done? Does Vinnie's desire to keep their relationship secret stem from Chuck's physical appearance or his personality? What does Vinnie try to change about Chuck?

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