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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. Where is Fred watching the Druids' midsummer solstice rites?

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

3. Who takes a taxi from Daphne's party with Vinnie in Chapter 9?

4. What is Vinnie watching at the London Zoo?

5. What is Vinnie reading when she comes across an advertisement for Unpopular Opinions?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the events that lead up to Jakie saying his first word.

5. What does Vinnie share with Chuck about Zimmern at the beginning of Chapter 7?

6. What does Chuck tell about his childhood in Chapter 7?

7. Explain the events that take place when Fred gets to Holland Park.

8. How is Barbie Mumpson like her father?

9. Describe Edwin's interaction with Fred at Rosemary's house in Chapter 11.

10. At the end of Chapter 11, why has Fred never in his life felt worse about himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fred has separated from his wife Roo and come to London where he meets Rosemary.

1. What do the two women see in Fred?

2. What are the major differences between Roo and Rosemary?

3. Which do you think is a better match for Fred and why?

Essay Topic 2

Fred feels Roo would tell him if she were cheating on him. Fred thinks he should tell Roo about his relationship with Rosemary. If Fred and Roo had the type of open marriage that Fred finds so desirable in the British lifestyle, how would he handle his situation with Roo? Would she be open with him if she had a lover in their current situation? What if they had a British style relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Vinnie becomes frustrated at a symposium, deciding it is wrong to transform children's literature into a scholarly discipline. Describe what she muses should happen to the other guests in the room. How does her fantasy continue when she reads an advertisement for Zimmern's new book?

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