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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 was the subject of Claudia's nightmare in Chapter 13?

2. Who is the historical figure that Claudia recalls writing about out of sheer disbelief at the man's bravery, charisma, stubbornness and indestructibility?

3. What ceases the physical relationship between Claudia and Gordon?

4. What fascinates Lisa about the place she visits on her eighth birthday?

5. What is Jasper's greatest advantage in Rocqueville?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the accident that severely injures Claudia.

2. Other than being grief stricken, what terrifies Claudia about not knowing how Tom dies?

3. Where are Tom and Claudia when he confesses that he wants to marry her?

4. For what two reasons is Camilla amazed by Claudia's pregnancy?

5. Why does Jasper decide to pursue a career in TV?

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

7. What excites Claudia about seeing her book turned into a movie?

8. What personal history does Claudia's body reveal about herself?

9. Whom does Claudia use for her standard of measurement when judging men and why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Claudia's main character flaw? How does it affect her relationships with Sylvia, Gordon, Jasper and Lisa? How does it affect her intrapersonally?

Essay Topic 2

What is a primary theme of Moon Tiger? How does the author present this theme? How does the theme develop throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Write a character description of Claudia. Was she a major or minor character? Protagonist or antagonist? Support your answer with specific evidence from the story.

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