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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 invites Mary Ann for dinner in "Edgar Blows Up"?
2. After she looses her job, what does Michael do to try to cheer Mona up?
3. How is Beauchamp related to Edgar Halcyon?
4. Who is DeDe embarrassed to see at Frannie's party?
5. Where does Mary Ann find a job?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens that makes Michael admit to Jon that he is trying to make himself more attractive?
2. How are Edgar and Mrs. Madrigal connected even though they don't know it at first?
3. Over what work issue does Edgar get angry with Beauchamp?
4. Which other significant character does Mary Ann meet at Social Safeway?
5. How does Mona help Mary Ann when the two women first meet?
6. Of what does Hillary accuse Brian? How does he react?
7. In "Relating at Lunch," how does Beauchamp change the status of his relationship with Mary Ann?
8. What does DeDe do after Splinter refuses her?
9. Briefly compare the two women in Edgar's life, Ruby Miller and Frannie.
10. Why do neither Mary Ann nor Connie think they will stay in touch when Mary Ann moves out?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss how the theme of human frailty is explored in "Tales of the City." Give examples of the book to support your discussion on theme and make sure that you define theme.
Essay Topic 2
In what ways does Mary Ann assert her independence in the novel? In what ways does DeDe assert her independence? Are there similarities between the growth of these two female characters? What are they? Give specific examples of the growth and independence of Mary Ann and DeDe.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss some of the parallels between the relationships of Mona and her family, Michael and his family, and Mary Ann and her family. Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.
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