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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 are Chuck's ashes?

2. Who is Mrs. Harris, really?

3. What is Vinnie wearing at the zoo in Chapter 9?

4. When Vinnie arrives home from Daphne's party at the end of Chapter 9, who calls her?

5. Who is Rosemary helping publish a book of memoirs?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Vinnie try to change Chuck's appearance in Chapter 9?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the difference between plot and theme? Does theme affect plot? Does plot affect theme? List three examples of themes in Foreign Affairs and describe how they relate to the plot.

Essay Topic 2

Vinnie and Rosemary both indulge themselves in fantasy worlds that are not real. Describe the difference. Who can function more normally? Describe how they are both defense mechanisms.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, Fred is reminded of novels by Henry James. Henry James is known for writing about America encountering Europe. How do the following American characters view England in this novel?

Vinnie:

Fred:

Chuck:

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