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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 does Rachel ask Miriam about Orthodox girls after a movie?

2. Who inspires Rachel's haircut?

3. Why does Rachel skip This Show Sucks?

4. How many kids does Miriam have when Rachel sees her at the end of the novel?

5. Who is Bluma Sternberg?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Rachel asked to leave Shabbat?

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

3. When does Miriam say she will be back to Rachel's apartment after Shabbat?

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Rachel get fired?

9. Who comes to Rachel's house crying?

10. How is Rachel's eating at this point in the novel (Chapters 56-63)?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore Rachel's desire to be cared for by a mother. Why is Rachel so desperate for the love of a mother? What are the characteristic of her ideal mother, and how does this fantasy differ from her actual mother?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore Rachel's relationship with Miriam. What is the nature of this relationship, and how does it impact Miriam?

Essay Topic 3

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

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