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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is NOT at the wedding?

2. Who does Darcy call second?

3. Darcy makes a list for self-improvement. How many things are on the list?

4. Geoffrey shows Darcy pamphlets from flats in what posh neighborhood that reminds Darcy of where Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin live?

5. What color hair does Simon the Ginger have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the tone of the telephone conversation between Sondrine and Ethan.

2. Describe Sondrine's personality from the double date on New Year's Eve.

3. Why does Darcy turn down Geoffrey's invitation to spend the holidays with his family?

4. Why does Darcy eavesdrop on "Madeline's" phone conversation?

5. Why do Ethan and Darcy take a cultural tour of London?

6. What does Darcy realize as she looks at old pictures from her past life?

7. What is Darcy's reaction to the ultrasound at her doctor's appointment?

8. Why does Ethan break up with Sondrine?

9. How does Darcy feel at the end of Ethan's sightseeing tour?

10. How does Darcy feel about attending Meg's dinner party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Darcy is finally able to live out her English fantasy of having a wealthy man fall in love with her. She tells Geoffrey that she loves him too after she thinks about all he has done for her. Do you think she truly loves him? Cite supporting examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

After the boys are born, their names come to Darcy's mind and she names them after Ethan. Ethan is touched. Why is the naming of someone after you such a high honor or hold such meaning?

Essay Topic 3

Darcy goes on a mission to become "a better person." She attempts to get a job at a nursing home, not because she wants to or is good with the elderly, but because she thinks it will benefit her. If that is Darcy's goal, is she truly doing a good deed? Discuss whether or not you think altruism exists and cite examples to support your claim.

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