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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 tend to not disagree with Donald?

2. Why is Melania having a dinner party that evening?

3. Who is the author of "The Arrangements"?

4. What thought makes Melania "sag suddenly with terror" (3) after her text exchange with Donald?

5. Which of Donald's children does Melania find most irritating?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 about the author of "The Arrangements." Who is she? What else has she written? How is "The Arrangements" similar or different from her previous works?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing the imagery used in "The Arrangements." Indicate examples of imagery in the text and identify possible meanings.

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the story and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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