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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. How does Vinnie christen Barbie mentally?

3. Where does Roo want to rendezvous with Fred?

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

5. How does Fred decide to contact Roo in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is Barbie Mumpson like her father?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

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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