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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. Which job has Tess previously had?

2. In which season is the first part of this book set?

3. Who does Rebecca say is the reason for her leaving?

4. What does Will dress up as for Halloween?

5. What name is Tess given when she starts at the restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tess find out about Simone and Jake's history in Autumn?

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

3. What does Tess think is strange about how The Owner describes staff and guests?

4. How does Tess answer Howard's question about a challenge she has overcome?

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

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

7. Why is Tess turned away when she tries to enter New York?

8. Why does the staff need to understand the ways of the rich?

9. What was the first big secret about a guest Simone shared with Tess?

10. What breakthrough about life does Tess have out of life in Autumn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Jake tell Tess she will need to choose between her mind and her looks? Why would the author choose to have Jake share with Tess such an old-fashioned, outdated opinion?

Essay Topic 2

Describe what it means to be a 51 percenter and why Tess is hired. Include examples Tess shares during her interview that make Howard decide Tess is qualified for the title.

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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