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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. Unfortunately for Rose, side effects of estrogen poisoning leave her with ___________.

2. Because of the two new shows, what could Jane lose?

3. What is the knockout tank?

4. What happens to John at the end of the book?

5. What happens to the show My American Wife!?

Short Essay Questions

1. When they discuss Dave's background, what does the crew learn?

2. What turns around for Jane in this section of the novel?

3. Why is Jane happy about Suzie Flowers?

4. Although Akiko is not yet in the clear, what does she feel about her life?

5. How does Jane help Akiko start her life in America?

6. How does Akiko think she can help Jane?

7. What is astounding concerning the Dunn's young daughter?

8. Why does Akiko become aggressive with John and bite him?

9. Why does John get what he deserves?

10. How do things turn around for Jane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This novel places a lot of importance on strong female relationships.

Describe the following relationships and why they are necessary for the characters involved:

-Akiko and Jane

-Lara and Dyann

-Lara, Dyann, and Jane

-Jane and her mother

Essay Topic 2

Many people believe that if two people are married, a partner in the relationship cannot be raped even if they are forced into sexual intercourse. Use Akiko's story to prove this theory false.

Essay Topic 3

Ozeki uses parallel story lines between Akiko and Jane. How does the author use this technique to move her plot forward?

Does she use the technique successfully?

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