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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 kind of art does Joan find at the art show?

2. What does Arthur think of Joan's new book?

3. Who sends an envelope filled with newspaper clippings to Joan in Terremoto?

4. What kind of boat does Joan rent?

5. What kind of swimmer does Joan's father say she is?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Joan's affair with Royal Porcupine affect her stability?

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

4. What is Joan's reaction when she sees Royal Porcupine turned into Chuck Brewer?

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

6. What are Paul's intentions towards Joan?

7. Describe Joan's inconsistent behavior with the Resurgent group.

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

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

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

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 works on a novel while she's in Terremoto and has trouble creating the ending. Do you find the storyline of Stalked by Love and the characters Felicia and Charlotte reflective of Joan's own conflicts and fears? Provide examples that show how Joan's life gets written into Stalked by Love.

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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