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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. When Micheal's parents first arrive, what do they tease him about?
2. During Norman's phone call from his pushy client, what does he reveal about Mrs. Madrigal?
3. What is the reason D'orothea tells Brian that she is in San Francisco?
4. Who agrees to be Brian's date to Mrs. Madrigal's party?
5. When does Edgar tell Mrs. Madrigal that he will arrive at her party?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens to Mary Ann when she and Norman are in Chinatown after the movie?
2. What do Mona and D'orothea argue about after Mona already moved in with D'orothea?
3. The reader learns that Norman is a private investigator. What other information does the telephone conversation between him and Mrs. Ramsey reveal?
4. Briefly discuss the parallels between Frannie's Great Dane and Edgar.
5. Summarize what happens during Michael's dance contest.
6. Edgar meets Beauchamp and tells him something in strictest confidence. What is the reader supposed to think that Edgar told him?
7. Summarize the conversation between Edgar and Mrs. Madrigal at the Bohemian Grove.
8. What does Norman Neal Williams reveal to Mary Ann in the car during the trick or treating outing?
9. What happens during the encounter between DeDe and Carson Callas?
10. Where does DeDe go for a transformation?
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
Discuss how the theme of the tension between sexual freedom and emotional freedom is explored in "Tales of the City." Give examples from the book, using quotes and definite theme in your essay.
Essay Topic 3
The word "halcyon" is a synonym for happiness and peace. Discuss how the meaning of his name relates to Edgar's journey and transformation as a character, giving specific examples from the novel.
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