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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. With whom does Fred walk along the Regent's Canal?

2. What keeps Vinnie from going to Wiltshire?

3. To where does Chuck return after some encouragement by Edwin?

4. Where is Rosemary filming in Chapter 8?

5. What do Vinnie's acquaintances assume about her and Chuck?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the symbolism Fred takes from the postcard he finds from Roberto Frank.

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

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

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

6. What does Fred find at Rosemary's house when he arrives in Chapter 10?

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

8. Why is Fred so bitter at the beginning of Chapter 10?

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

10. Explain whether or not you believe Mrs. Harris was ever a real person.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Chuck killed a drugged 16-year-old kid. Chuck can't get it out of his mind and often feels that his death may even the score. Would it? Can one death ever balance out another? Would Chuck feel better about the accident had his lawyer not won the case and he had been punished? What other factors contribute to Chuck's lack of self-worth?

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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