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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Miss Marne?

2. What happens at the end of Molly's film?

3. What does Molly discover has become of Leota?

4. How does Molly travel to New York?

5. What does Molly vow to do on her second night in New York?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Molly is a very persistent person. She sets goals for herself and works hard to achieve them. What are some examples of Molly's persistence? What might have been different about the novel if Molly hadn't been so persistent?

Essay Topic 2

The use of labels for groups of people is a major theme in Rubyfruit Jungle. Molly abhors the use of labels, and yet she eventually begins to label people, too. What are some of the labels used in this book? What do the labels imply about the people they are used to describe? Why does Molly object to labeling? What causes her to begin using labels?

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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