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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. What is one of the therapy group's rules?

2. What excuse does Laszlo give Rachel for not completing the contracting work?

3. Who did Eleanor find wandering the streets dressed only in a towel?

4. What reason does Rachel give for why she didn't want to marry Mark?

5. What does Rachel say her contractor forgot to put on their West Virginia property?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of details does Jonathan relate to Rachel about Mark and Thelma's relationship?

2. What happens to Rachel when she takes the subway to her therapy group meeting?

3. Describe Bebe's occupation.

4. Describe Amelia's role in Rachel's life.

5. How does Rachel feel about going back to her therapy group?

6. How does Mark get Rachel to marry him?

7. Why is Rachel concerned about having Mark's Aunt Florence on her show?

8. How does Harry help Rachel deal with being upset about Mark's affair?

9. Where is Rachel's father, Harry, when Rachel arrives at his apartment?

10. What were Mark and Thelma doing the day that Thelma wrote an inscription in a child's song book to signify the importance of the day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Rachel's strengths and weaknesses as a character. Do you think she will weather the end of her marriage to Mark and get back on her feet? Why do you think so? Provide specific examples to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Choose two secondary characters and explain their importance to the story. How do they influence Rachel? In what way do they help the plot advance? Provide specific textual examples to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

What influence has Richard had on Rachel's life? When he appears at her cooking demonstration, what kind of support does he give her? How does Rachel depend on Richard? Provide specific textual examples to support your points.

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