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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. Why won't Joan write any more Costume Gothics?
(a) She doesn't have time.
(b) She forgot how.
(c) She has no more plot ideas.
(d) She thinks they are bad for her.

2. Who considers herself an escape artist?
(a) Marlene.
(b) Leda Sprott.
(c) Felicia.
(d) Joan.

3. Who is watching the Olympic doubles figure-skating championships?
(a) Marlene.
(b) Sam.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Chuck Brewer.

4. What character does Joan begin dreaming of again when Marlene moves in with her and Arthur?
(a) Leda Sprott.
(b) Aunt Lou.
(c) Brownie Leader.
(d) The Fat Lady.

5. How does Joan describe the townspeople's actions toward her?
(a) Generous.
(b) As a conspiracy.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Concerned.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters her flat while Joan is taking a bath?

2. When Joan decides not to run away from Terremoto and returns to her flat, what does she decide she must do as she crouches behind the door?

3. Why is Chuck Brewer interested in Arthur?

4. Who does Joan sees as she swims to shore?

5. Why does Chuck Brewer bring Joan a hat?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Joan accomplished a transformation at the end of the novel?

2. Why do you think Joan likes leading a dual life between Arthur and Royal Porcupine?

3. Why is Joan having trouble writing about her character Charlotte and the ending of her novel?

4. In Chapter 31, how is it clear that Joan is beginning to unravel?

5. How does Joan use her novel to explore her own life?

6. Why does Joan feel she needs to disappear again?

7. Why is it important that Joan decides to stay and defend herself rather than run?

8. What are Paul's intentions towards Joan?

9. How does Joan deal with her belief that she is being held captive?

10. What role does the picnicking family play in Joan's plan to disappear?

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