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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. Who does Rachel fantasize about while at the gym?

2. What does Miriam insinuate about two women being together?

3. What does Mrs. Schwebel ask Rachel to do while in her home?

4. Why does Rachel call in sick to work?

5. What does Rachel tell Dr. Mahjoub ruined her life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What actor does Rachel hook up with and how does she feel about it?

2. What does Miriam say would happen if her parents knew she liked girls?

3. Who comes to Rachel's house crying?

4. Where does Rachel find the clay figure after getting her hair cut?

5. What is Rachel terrified of?

6. Why is Rachel asked to leave Shabbat?

7. Why does Rachel regret wearing a suit to Shabbat?

8. Why does Rachel get fired?

9. Why does Rachel tell Ana she slept with an actor?

10. Who does Rachel kiss after a movie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore how Rachel's relationship with her mother changes throughout the novel. What causes it to change, and how does it impact Rachel?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore Rachel's experience at Shabbat with Miriam's family. How does Rachel feel about the experience, and about Miriam's family?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing how Rachel's self confidence shifts throughout the novel. Explore what of her distorted beliefs and perspectives shift and the impact of that transformation.

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