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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. Now that Joan is living in Terremoto, what is happening with the sale of her book?

2. What does Joan use as a weapon to defend herself when a stranger knocks at her door in Terremoto?

3. Who is Chuck Brewer?

4. What does the landlord offer Joan when she tells him she doesn't want the stranger arrested?

5. What does Redmond turn into when Felicia sees him in the maze?

Short Essay Questions

1. What piece of evidence leads to Sam and Marlene's arrest?

2. How does Joan take responsibility for her actions when she hears about Sam's arrest?

3. Why does Royal Porcupine believe his art exhibit is important?

4. How does Joan react when she reads the newspaper clippings that Sam sends her?

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

6. Explain the circumstances and symbolism behind Joan's cut feet.

7. How does Joan let go of her past?

8. At the end of Chapter 28, why does Joan feel she has to "get away, as quickly as possible?"

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Terremoto, where Joan flees after faking her death by drowning, means "earthquake" in Italian. Discuss the significance of this setting as a symbol for Joan's new life. What does Joan expect her life to be when she arrives there? Does it meet her expectations?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Joan's relationship with Arthur to the one she has with Royal Porcupine. Is one relationship better for Joan than the other? Provide specific examples from the text to support your responses.

Essay Topic 3

Provide several examples of how humor is used in surprising ways to develop the plot of Lady Oracle. Is this an effective writing technique?

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