The Arrangements Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 67 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Arrangements Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 67 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What did Melania do with Donald's child who is visiting only so she can tell him she did it?

2. Who is Donald said to have "showed off like a glowing modern toy that he did not know how to operate"(3)?

3. What does Melania think of the "gold yellowness" the interior decorators used in the Trump's home?

4. Who does Melania tell Tiffany she needs to meet in order to cut their activity short?

5. Who wrote Donald a note when he and Melania got engaged stating "at least your ex-wife was pure" (2)?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is some of the advice Melania's mother gave her regarding Donald?

2. How does Melania tend to feel when guests do not gush over Donald as he expects them to?

3. How does Donald's view of how Melania feels about his children differ from her true feelings?

4. Describe Tiffany and Melania's lunch date.

5. How does Ivanka feel about Melania? What proof of her feelings are discussed in the story?

6. How does Melania feel about Tiffany's recent stay with them?

7. What did Melania learn about Donald's taste when they first got together?

8. Why is Melania never able to stop Donald from tweeting something she thinks he should not?

9. What does Melania worry will happen if Donald actually becomes president?

10. What occasion is Melania ordering flowers for and why doe she do it herself rather than let Donald do it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the use of dialogue vs the use of description. Look at how each is used in the story and what makes these uses effective or ineffective.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing the narrative structure of "The Arrangements." What effect does this have on the story and the reader? Use direct examples from the story to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay discussing the setting of "The Arrangements." In what ways does the setting impact your understanding of the story as well as the themes?

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