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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has tarnished the silver dresses?

2. Who discovers Baker's phone number?

3. How is the narrator's entrance to the ball announced?

4. Why are the shops in Layton closed?

5. On reflection about past events, what deduction does the narrator make?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Exploring moral dilemmas in fiction prepares us to make decisions in the real world." Discuss this statement, making close reference to the way characters deal with moral issues in Rebecca.

Essay Topic 2

"Romance and drama are essential to interesting lives, and Rebecca supplies plenty of this!" Examine the romance and drama in Rebecca. What techniques does the author use to create a strong story that engages the reader?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways is the novel Rebecca characteristic of the romance novel genre? Examine and comment on the structure and character dynamics in the novel. Write about 800 words.

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