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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. Why does Ariel say she is in a war with Scott?

2. What does Tess drop on a customer in Autumn?

3. Who gives Tess an heirloom tomato to try?

4. What is Mrs. Pound's nickname?

5. Which food lesson is said to be the fifth taste?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Simone tell Tess to set up a meeting with Howard in Autumn?

2. What does Sasha tell Tess, in Summer, that Jake would do to her?

3. How is the food lesson on taste described?

4. What does Tess mean when she says she feels like she could die around Simone?

5. Why does Jake say he may have to protect Tess from Simone?

6. Why does Chef scream at Tess when she drops the plate?

7. Why does Tess lie to her old classmate when she sees him at the restaurant in Autumn?

8. Why does Tess refer to Jake as Sweaty-Boy?

9. What profession does Tess compare being a server to?

10. What group of people are loyal customers to the restaurant since the beginning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Simone mean when she tells Tess that there is a disparity between the way she thinks and the way she speaks? Is Simone correct in her analysis? How does this comment help shape Tess?

Essay Topic 2

Explain how Tess' perception of Ariel goes from Mean-Girl to a friend. Provide examples of how Ariel's treatment of Tess, as well as Tess' confidence level, change throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Jake is not very nice to Tess. He often loses his patience, insults, and talks down to her. Why would she put up with his behavior; furthermore, what makes her attracted to him?

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