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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 kind of casserole was Rachel's mother famous for?

2. How far along is Rachel's pregnancy in Chapter 1?

3. What kind of job does Mark have?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Rachel Samstat's character.

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

5. Why does Harry order a lot of stationery?

6. What happens when Rachel discovers Mark's affair?

7. How does Rachel discover her husband is having an affair?

8. How did Rachel get a cooking show on television?

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

10. What are some of the details Rachel gives Detective Nolan about the robber?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What prompts Rachel to go into labor? Why does she believe the baby wants to be born early? How does Rachel contrast the birth of Nathaniel with that of Sam?

Essay Topic 2

How do the Siegels show their support of Rachel when Mark is having an affair? What kind of advice do they give her and does Rachel follow it?

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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