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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. What does Joan plan to steal?

2. As she is crouched behind her door in her flat in Terremoto, what does Joan do when she hears someone knocking at the door?

3. Who sees Felicia and Otterly in the maze?

4. As Joan is writing her novel while in Terremoto, what character is she getting tired of because of their virtuous and tidy habits?

5. What does Felicia learn about Redmond in the maze?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain Arthur's response to the publication of Lady Oracle.

3. Why does the presence of the strange man who talks with her landlord spur Joan to action?

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

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

6. Describe Joan's plan to fake her death.

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

8. How does Joan let go of her past?

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

10. How do people in town respond when they see Joan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What kind of person is Aunt Lou? How does she act as a positive role model for Joan? Does Joan ever act in ways that remind you of Aunt Lou? Provide specific examples from the text to support your responses.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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