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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 does Molly send Tommy for the summer in 'Blue Notebook'?

2. In what part of 'Black Notebook' does Anna dream?

3. In 'Black Notebook', what is the idea to change the novel's theme?

4. What is a new addition to Anna's novel in 'Yellow Notebook'?

5. How were friends of Michael's killed by the Community Party?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Anna feel after Michael doesn't show up at her home when she prepares dinner for both of them?

2. Why is Ella disillusioned and depressed after Paris?

3. In what way does Anna use the black notebook to recount her experiences in Africa?

4. What does marriage mean in the Communist Party?

5. How does Anna react to Saul moving in with her?

6. What is Anna's conclusion about the dream she had in 'Red Notebook'?

7. What happens when Paul invites Ella for a drive?

8. What does Ella think about suicide?

9. What does Anna think the danger of Janet walking in on her and Michael represents, and how does it make her feel?

10. Why is Molly dismayed after attending a Community Party meeting with young people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore Tommy's feelings that led to his breakdown. How did he feel about the adults in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the significance and symbolism about Anna's dream in 'Red Notebook'.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Anna's feelings about her own writing in the beginning of the novel and at the end. What spurs this change? How does it manifest itself?

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