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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. How does the opportunity given to Claudia by Mr. Hamilton help her career?

2. Which photograph does Claudia include in the book?

3. What is the relationship between Claudia and Gordon once their physical relationship has ended?

4. With whom does 17-year-old Claudia go to Paris?

5. What honor does Claudia's book about the historical figure she recalls in Chapter 13 win?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Claudia, what does the destruction of Memphis reveal about history?

2. How does Claudia describe Cortez? How popular was her book about him?

3. How does Mr. Hamilton's job offer to Claudia advance her writing career?

4. Why doesn't the nurse try to stop Claudia's miscarriage?

5. Why is Claudia anxious to see Lisa after she recovers from her limo accident?

6. How does Claudia's apology in Chapter 15 make Lisa feel?

7. How does Claudia learn of the cause of Tom's death?

8. Why does Claudia accept the offer of a film producer to buy the rights to her book?

9. What uncharacteristic way does Claudia attempt to ensure Tom's safety when she learns he is missing in action?

10. What is ironic about Mrs. Hamilton allowing Claudia to go to Paris with Gordon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name and define the five types of conflict. Which conflict prevails in Moon Tiger? Select a different type of conflict and explain how the story would have differed under that particular type of conflict.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Claudia with Sylvia. How are they alike? How are they different? What role does each play in Gordon's life?

Essay Topic 3

Identify the protagonist and antagonist in this story. In what ways are the two characters similar? What are their differences? What is the relationship of the protagonist and antagonist in this novel? How might the story have differed if another character was the antagonist? Select a character and write about the difference you would expect.

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