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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. Where does Jo hope to be before she turns forty?

2. How old is Jo's boyfriend?

3. How is the apartment lit?

4. What does Jo's boyfriend put in her milk?

5. What does Jo's boyfriend tell her to save?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Peter Smith followed Helen to the new apartment?

2. What is Helen's main complaint about Jo?

3. Why has Helen returned to the apartment?

4. Does Geof think Helen was telling the truth when she told Jo her father was mentally challenged?

5. What school does Helen offer to pay for Jo to attend?

6. Why is Jo's boyfriend so surprised when Jo says she does not care if people see them kissing?

7. What are Helen's thoughts on destiny, as she tells Jo after their conversation about the shiek?

8. How is the way Jo treats her boyfriend reminiscent of the way Helen treats Peter?

9. How has Helen and Peter's relationship changed since they have been married?

10. Why would Jo rather be on the streets instead of in films?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After Helen leaves, Jo has to work two jobs to pay for the apartment, but tells Geof she loves that it is hers. What is the significance of Jo paying for the apartment herself? Is it a sign that she is growing up and becoming more independent and mature? If Helen has stayed, would Jo have taken this personal step?

Essay Topic 2

Though Geof is a homosexual, he loves Jo and ultimately does what he feels is best for her. What does Helen feel is best for Jo? Who knows Jo better, Geof or Helen? Do you think Jo would be in better hands with one character or the other? Would they be able to share Jo, or would that destroy everything?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Jo ultimately sleep with Jimmie? Does Helen's abandonment at Christmastime contribute to Jo's rebellion? Does Jo really love Jimmie, or is she lashing out at Helen? She seems to know she and Jimmie are only going to last for a short time. Why does she continue with the relationship?

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