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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. During his psychedelic therapy in Chapter 43, Ben compared his new wealth to what animal?

2. Following Jessica's surprise announcement, how does Yao feel?

3. After Tony injures himself in Chapter 57, what happens to Frances?

4. As Napoleon reflects on his experiences in Chapter 61, what does he feel?

5. Why does Heather blame herself for Zach's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the object in the rafters? What is its meaning, according to Masha?

2. What prompts the guests to experience a "dark night of the soul"? What does Tony learn during this time?

3. Who visits Zoe while she is undergoing the psychedelic therapy? What happens?

4. What game does Masha want the guests to play? What must they do?

5. What does the Marconi family experience during the psychedelic therapy? What does Masha advise Heather?

6. How do the guests react to Masha drugging them?

7. What does Frances learn upon waking from the psychedelic therapy?

8. What does Delilah remember about Masha during their days in the corporate world?

9. What does Carmel experience during the psychedelic therapy? What does she learn about herself?

10. What secrets do Heather and Zoe share during the psychedelic therapy? How does Napoleon feel about learning their secrets?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think the future has in store for Masha after the close of the novel? Predict Masha’s future based on her thoughts and actions over the course of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the changes both Frances and Masha experience over the course of the novel. How do they change, and how do they remain the same?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel, Nine Perfect Strangers. How does the title reflect the lives of the characters? How does the title reflect the novel’s themes? How does the title’s meaning change over the course of the novel?

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