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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Holly call Molly as the two leave their place of employment after Holly's altercation with a customer?

2. What does a customer do that angers Holly while she and Molly are working?

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

4. Why did Calvin leave home and end up living in New York?

5. What proposition does Chrys make to Molly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Expound on the topic of power. How does it affect Molly throughout her life? Does she have a desire for power? When she has power, how does it affect her life? How does having power affect the characters in Rubyfruit Jungle? Who is helped by the use of power? Who abuses power?

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 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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