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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 is suspicious of Rachel at Shabbat?

2. What is Miriam wearing on her second date with Rachel?

3. Who comes up to Rachel's desk at work in Chapter 40?

4. What food does Rachel buy for herself and Miriam?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What gift does Rachel give Miriam before she leaves for Shabbat?

3. What kinds of gifts does Miriam start buying Rachel after they start sleeping together?

4. What is Rachel terrified of?

5. Who comes to Rachel's desk at work in Chapter 40?

6. Where does Rachel ask Miriam out on a date?

7. What food does Rachel go out to buy for herself and Miriam?

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

9. What does Rachel begin to notice about her clothes the week after having Shabbat with Miriam's family?

10. Why is Rachel asked to leave Shabbat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore how Rachel's relationship to food changes throughout the novel. What prompts this shift, and how does she deal with it?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore Rachel's relationship to her faith. What is the nature of this relationship, and how does it impact Rachel's understanding of herself?

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