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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. In Chapter 1, what does Tony believe motivated Zenia's behavior?

2. What does West do when Zenia returns after he has married Tony?

3. When Tony's mother leaves at the end of Chapter 22, what present does she leave Tony?

4. What does Tony say near the end of Chapter 1 about beginning and ending points in the study of history?

5. What is the weather like on the day Tony decides to use as the starting point for Zenia's story?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Tony's relationship with West during her undergraduate days at McClung Hall.

2. In Chapter 1, who is the antagonist of the story and what helps identify that character as the villain?

3. Explain the significance of Tony's lace-edged collars being mentioned in Chapter 1 alongside a mention of Tony's interest in wars.

4. Explain Roz's relationship with Boyce.

5. What is Charis's relationship with her daughter, Augusta?

6. Explain why Tony feels insecure about West after learning Zenia is still alive.

7. Explain the black enamel paint in Zenia and West's apartment in Chapter 19.

8. How does Zenia use Tony in Chapter 25?

9. Why isn't Tony sure which of Zenia's accounts of herself are true?

10. Explain what has made Tony, Charis, and Roz friends.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Robber Bride" contains a number of instances of irony. Cite three examples of irony in the novel and discuss what you think the author intends to convey with each example.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of war in "The Robber Bride." Give three examples of how the theme is woven into the story and discuss why you think the author chose the imagery of war and battle for this tale. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of West, Billy and Mitch in "The Robber Bride." Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

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