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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bebe buys books about what subject after opening her credit card bill?

2. Who is Leigh writing to when Howard calls her to tell her he loves her?

3. What craving alerts Peggy Jean to the fact that she is an addict?

4. Max sees an interview with a pornography star on whose show?

5. How many pills does Peggy Jean take after reading the unsigned e-mail that asked her if she'd liked her "gift"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The word "hypocrisy" is not reserved for talking about religion, though that is one of its most frequent usages. Do you think that any characters could be called hypocritical? Defend your response.

Essay Topic 2

How does the author employ irony in the novel? Is it used effectively, ineffectively, or both?

Essay Topic 3

The novel often mentions beverages when describing scenes. Examine what beverages are mentioned and what purpose that serves. Purposes will be different in different scenes. For example, the latte that Miguel spills on Max has a very different function than the sip of Lemon Zinger tea Trish has in the staff room.

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