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. Why does Melania consider getting "unusual orchids" (1) for the dinner party?

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

3. Why does Melania tend to not disagree with Donald?

4. Why does Ivanka think they need to work on Melania's look for the convention?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Tiffany and Melania's lunch date.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Write an essay examining Melania's diamonds as a symbol in "The Arrangements." What is the context when the diamonds are mentioned? How do these diamonds impact the story's plot and themes?

Essay Topic 2

Write a brief essay analyzing the title "The Arrangements." What arrangements might the title reference? Explore the ways in which this title connects to the plot and themes of the story.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay comparing and contrasting Melania and Ivanka in "The Arrangements." What details help develop their characters and what do these details tell you about them? How do they interact? Describe each women's relationship with Donald.

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