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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. Who did Rachel give a recipe for carrot cake?

2. Who takes a picture of Rachel as she is on her way to therapy group?

3. What are Rachel and Jonathan doing when Harry returns to his apartment?

4. What did Mark and Thelma shop for at Bloomingdales, according to Jonathan?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rachel imagine her mother would say about Mark's affair?

2. 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?

3. Describe Bebe's occupation.

4. Does Rachel know the woman her husband is having an affair with?

5. Describe Rachel Samstat's character.

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

7. What happens when Rachel's producer hires her a voice coach?

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

9. Why does Detective Nolan question Rachel about being in therapy?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As a therapist, how does Vera seem to help Rachel? How does act as a positive role model for Rachel? In what way does Vera offer comfort and support after Nathaniel is born?

Essay Topic 2

What kind of person is Mark? Why does he persuade Rachel to return to Washington even though he has no intention of being faithful to her? What does that suggest about his personality?

Essay Topic 3

What is Rachel's opinion about the connection between food and love? How can she tell which stage of a relationship she is by the potatoes she is making? Provide textual examples to support your answer.

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