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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why aren't Molly and Calvin able to sleep on Molly's second night in New York?
2. In Part 4: Chapter 17, what does Molly learn has happened to Carrie's sister Florence?
3. Why did Calvin leave home and end up living in New York?
4. How does Molly travel to New York?
5. When Molly first tells here, how does Polina Bellantoni feel about Molly being a lesbian?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 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
Rubyfruit Jungle provides several examples of mothers, e.g., Carrie, Polina, Leota. How do the examples of maternalism in Molly's life affect her? Does she have positive or negative maternal influences in her life? Cite examples from the book.
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