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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 was having drinks with Thelma at the Washington Hilton, according to Betty?

2. What excuse does Rachel use for missing Betty's party when she is talking with Betty on the phone?

3. What do the two policeman Rachel finds at her Washington home want to return to her?

4. What does Juanita say about Thelma?

5. What does Richard get a ticket for when he proposes to Rachel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rachel agree to return to Washington with Mark?

2. How do Arthur and Julie keep Rachel entertained in the hospital?

3. What is Jonathan doing outside his house when Rachel arrives?

4. What does Rachel learn about Thelma's birthday?

5. What is the Siegels' reaction when Rachel calls them to tell them about Mark and Thelma's affair?

6. Describe Juanita's character.

7. In what way does Rachel seem to be hoping that her marriage will return to normal after Nathaniel is born?

8. Why does Betty want to give a dance for Thelma?

9. Describe Richard's proposal to Rachel.

10. Describe Rachel's labor.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Jonathan's role as a husband. Why is he willing to put up with Thelma's affair with Mark? How does he attempt to control it? What does he try to persuade Rachel to do?

Essay Topic 2

What are the members of the therapy group like? Does Rachel feel she will get support from them during this time? Are there tensions between some members? How so?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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