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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 6, what ratio is Elizabeth's salary at Hastings compared to what men earn for the same position?

2. What did Elizabeth once do for a living?

3. How many bereavement days does Hastings give Elizabeth after Calvin's death?

4. In Chapter 13, where was Calvin scheduled to present a paper in the next month?

5. In Chapter 7, what day of the week does a dog follow Elizabeth home from the deli?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 4, how has Calvin gone out of his way to prove that he has no interest in Elizabeth beyond a professional capacity?

2. Why does Calvin decide to jog to work in Chapter 10?

3. Why does Elizabeth hit a man with her handbag in an elevator in Chapter 15?

4. What type of child is Madeline?

5. When do Elizabeth and Calvin meet?

6. How does Elizabeth get her own TV show?

7. How does Elizabeth go into labor and have her baby?

8. How does Elizabeth learn that she is pregnant?

9. Who is Harriet Sloane, and how do she and Elizabeth meet?

10. What do Hastings management learn about Elizabeth's colleagues being able to carry on her work when they fire her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Walter considers Elizabeth to be his best friend. How would you describe the relationship between Walter and Elizabeth? What does their relationship symbolize?

Essay Topic 2

Elizabeth is estranged from her parents. Why is Elizabeth estranged from her parents? How would you describe Elizabeth’s relationship with her parents and how it has affected her life?

Essay Topic 3

Women were inhibited by gender roles in the 1950s and 1960s. How has Elizabeth been limited by gender roles? How has her ability to pursue her career suffered because of gender roles?

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