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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 does Joan like to go to the movies with?

2. What new thing does Joan try in Chapter 10?

3. What flower is the man in the ravine holding?

4. Why does Joan show up on Arthur's doorstep and ask to be his roommate?

5. How does Joan contact Arthur from Rome?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Joan begin to take on a new identity after leaving home?

2. Why is discovering that Paul writes romance novels valuable to Joan's life?

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

4. How does Joan change after becoming willing to publish Lady Oracle under her own name?

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

6. Describe the significance of Aunt Lou's inheritance on Joan's life.

7. What are the implications of Joan sending Arthur a postcard from Rome?

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

9. How does Joan allow Paul to treat her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joan writes romance novels and prefers happy endings, but is dishonest and secretive in her own love life. Discuss how Joan's lies and secrets make positive, loving relationships impossible.

Essay Topic 2

Joan understands that she is an "escape artist" and that she is happiest when she is in danger. Discuss several instances in the novel when Joan is at her best when in danger. How does her personality change?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the title Lady Oracle? Provide examples from the text that show how the idea of an oracle is presented and its relevance to Joan and her journey of self-acceptance.

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