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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 is the author of "The Arrangements"?

2. What did Donald tell Melania would happen if she kept putting cream on Barron's face?

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

4. What is one thing Melania likes about Donald's daughter Tiffany?

5. What word is used to describe what was "in the air" (2) whenever Melania is around Donald's children?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Tiffany and Melania's lunch date.

5. How did Donald respond when Melania once asked him what his favorite flowers were?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

Examine how power plays a part in the plot of "The Arrangements."

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