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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. In Chapter 33, who does Joan dream is dressed in a navy blue suit and crying behind locked glass doors?
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. When Joan is standing on the terrace in the middle of the night after awaking from a dream, who does she finally decide to stop trying to make happy?
4. What does Arthur think of Joan's new book?
5. Where do Joan and Royal Porcupine like to eat?
Short Essay Questions
1. How has Joan accomplished a transformation at the end of the novel?
2. Explain the circumstances and symbolism behind Joan's cut feet.
3. How does Joan take responsibility for her actions when she hears about Sam's arrest?
4. Who is Fraser Buchanan?
5. Explain Arthur's response to the publication of Lady Oracle.
6. Why do you think Joan likes leading a dual life between Arthur and Royal Porcupine?
7. How does Joan let go of her past?
8. In Chapter 31, how is it clear that Joan is beginning to unravel?
9. Explain how Joan uses lies to allow herself a vacation to Italy.
10. What piece of evidence leads to Sam and Marlene's arrest?
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
Discuss Arthur's political causes. Does he seem to have a positive influence on political change? Why is it ironic that he and his resurgence group plan to blow up the Peace Bridge?
Essay Topic 3
Joan's relationship with her mother continues after her death through dreams and astral images. Describe two important scenes when Joan's mother appears and discuss their relevance to Joan's growth and self-acceptance.
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