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

Short Answer Questions

1. What university does Molly first attend?

2. How much money does Molly have in her pocket when Carrie refuses to allow her to return home?

3. What kind of job does Molly take shortly after arriving in New York?

4. What does Holly reveal about herself to Molly?

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 experiences death a few times in Rubyfruit Jungle. How does she react to death in each of these instances? What do her reactions reveal about her as a person? Does the sorrow of those around her make her uncomfortable? Is she able to cope with her own sorrow? Cite specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Molly makes many friends throughout the book. What affect do her friendships have on her life? Which friendships affect her positively? Which affect her negatively? In instances when Molly loses a friend, what is the cause? Are the causes for her lost friendships similar for each? What does this say about Molly?

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