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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 does Rosemary think is one of the most beautiful people she has ever seen?

2. Where does Dick invite Rosemary and her mother to go?

3. On what had Rosemary's mother spent everything her husbands had left her?

4. Why does Abe ask if Jules is allowed in the bar?

5. Why does Rosemary think her wild party wasn't fun?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the discrimination incident in Chapter 23.

2. How can Rosemary tell that the Divers and their friends are wealthy?

3. What lesson does Rosemary learn when Dick again rebuffs her advances?

4. What psychological protective mechanisms are put in place for Nicole?

5. Why does Rosemary feel jealous for the first time in her life?

6. What do Rosemary's thoughts reveal about how she was raised by her mother?

7. Describe the burgeoning romance between Dick and Nicole.

8. What is the symbolism of the sun coming out when Dick kisses Rosemary?

9. What are the effects of Dick's habit of giving compliments to Rosemary?

10. How does the duel turn into an entertainment event?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain what Fitzgerald meant by this statement: "She illustrated very simple principles, containing in herself her own doom, but illustrated them so accurately that there was grace in the procedure, and presently Rosemary would try to imitate it." About whom is Fitzgerald speaking? Why would Rosemary want to imitate what she sees from this person?

Essay Topic 2

When Dick makes a conscious effort to engage in Rosemary's life, why does he consider it to be a turning point in his own? Why does he follow Rosemary to the film studio? Why does he make sure she does not see him, only to phone her at the earliest opportunity? Is he confused? Is he inexperienced? Explain this time in Dick's life.

Essay Topic 3

Dick calls the love between him and Nicole an "active" love. What does he mean by that? What does he hope Rosemary will understand by the description? What is so complicated about the love between Dick and Nicole? Is it different from the love between most married couples? Explain.

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