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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Holly's lover?

2. Where does Molly go after the argument between Polina Bellantoni and Alice?

3. Whose idea was it for Carrie and Carl to adopt Molly?

4. Why does Molly visit Carrie in Part 4: Chapter 17?

5. How does Holly react to the customer who angers her in Part 3: Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Molly change from the beginning of the book to the end? Do her views of the world change? If so, how? If not, why? What are some of the major events that facilitate who Molly becomes as an adult?

Essay Topic 2

Do you think the ending of the novel is hopeful or sad? Why? What do you think will become of Molly? Will she ever make films? Cite examples of the book to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Molly's moral values play an important part in Rubyfruit Jungle as they influence the choices she makes. Discuss three instances in which Molly's morals cause her to choose to do something those around her find confusing or in opposition to their own views. What are the instances? What value does Molly hold that causes her to make the decision she does? How does the decision affect her life?

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