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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. When Chuck leaves London, to what does Vinnie look forward?

2. From whom does Fred learn where Rosemary is filming in Chapter 8?

3. What does Vinnie imagine Chuck doing at the beginning of Chapter 12?

4. As Vinnie is searching for Fred at the Druids' midsummer solstice rites, who does she blame for dragging her out of bed?

5. What makes Fred think Mrs. Harris spied on Rosemary and him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Vinnie fantasize about the polar bears while she is visiting the London Zoo with her cousins?

2. How has Chuck changed from the beginning to the end of the book?

3. Why do you think Fido shrinks and waits outside when Vinnie enters her flat at the end of the novel?

4. Describe the events in the kitchen that ultimately lead up to Chuck and Vinnie making love.

5. What does Fred think is strange when he goes to find Rosemary at the radio station?

6. Why does Fred go to Holland Park in Chapter 8?

7. Describe the thoughts Fred has in bed at the end of Chapter 10 and the ultimate realization he makes.

8. Why can Vinnie no longer imagine sharing space with anyone?

9. Describe Vinnie's thoughts at the professional symposium she attends at the beginning of Chapter 11.

10. Describe the events that take place between Rosemary and Vinnie in the taxi at the end of Chapter 9.

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

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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