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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main character in the book?
(a) Leda Sprott.
(b) Joan Foster.
(c) Marlene Pugh.
(d) Arthur Foster.

2. Who is coming to visit Paul?
(a) Publisher.
(b) Sister.
(c) Mother.
(d) Ex-wife.

3. What is the code word Sam uses in a letter to let Joan know that authorities believe she is dead?
(a) Be well.
(b) All clear.
(c) Bethune.
(d) Good luck!

4. How are Joan and her fictional character similar?
(a) They like to dance.
(b) They both have brothers.
(c) They share the same last name.
(d) They both have frightening experiences with men.

5. How does Joan feel when she can't find time to write?
(a) Happier.
(b) Irritated.
(c) Blocked.
(d) Sleepy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Joan is brought home by the man who unties her from the tree, what does Joan's mother accuse her of?

2. What is the profession of Joan's father?

3. What happens to Arthur when his political causes fail?

4. What theme does Joan think she should add to her novels?

5. Who is Joan's fictional heroine?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Joan use her personal fears and concerns within the plot of the novel she is writing?

2. What role does Marlene Pugh reappearance in Joan's life play?

3. Describe Arthur's state of mind in Chapter 20.

4. Why does Joan like to go to the movies with her Aunt Lou?

5. Describe Joan's approach to meeting Paul and having a relationship with him.

6. Describe Joan Foster's state of mind in Chapter 1.

7. How does Joan's mother try to control Joan's weight?

8. What is the significance of Joan seeing her mother's astral body?

9. Why does Joan try to stop the publication of Lady Oracle?

10. Describe Leda Sprott's appearance and her significance at Joan's wedding.

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