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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. Why are Joe and Debby preoccupied with Jakie in Chapter 8?

2. What does Fred see on the pavement that makes him think of Roo?

3. To whom does Fred recommend sights, restaurants and cultural events?

4. Who does Fred want to see when he passes out?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the symbolism between Sir Joshua Reynolds' Cupid as Link Boy and Fred's life. Who does Fred see in the boy? How does this painting remind Fred of his failed relationships?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, Vinnie's vivid imagination pictures terrible things happening to Zimmern. Describe one of the fantasies and the events that cause her to think about Zimmern. Has she ever met Zimmern? Why does she despise him so much?

Essay Topic 3

After observing girls jumping rope, a girl named Mary offers to tell Vinnie some rhymes the girls won't repeat in front of teachers for a fee. How is Mary like Vinnie in appearance? When Vinnie returns to her apartment she considers not using the rhymes she learned from Mary. Why does she not want to use them? Does she decide to use them? What is her motivation for the decision? How does this decision make her and Mary more similar?

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