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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 Barron not want to join Melania's dinner party?

2. What does Melania see on every TV station she watched lately?

3. What phrase did Melania repeat to Donald regarding his campaign?

4. What does Tiffany do just after sharing the information with Melania before she leaves?

5. Who is the first person with whom Melania wants to discuss the news Tiffany shares with her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tiffany tell Melania just before she leaves? What does Melania feel about this information?

2. What did Melania mean the first time she told Donald he will win when he first launched his presidential campaign?

3. What did Donald say the first time he saw Janelle?

4. How did Melania feel about the first diamonds Donald had ever given her?

5. What does Melania miss about her relationship with Barron when he was younger?

6. Why is Melania sure Donald will say something if he notices the new dimple on her thigh?

7. Why did Melania's mother use French and English words for the food she cooked when Melania was young?

8. What does Melania feel about Janelle?

9. Why has Melania been grateful for Donald's following from the beginning?

10. How can Melania tell that Donald is somewhat surprised at how well he is doing in his presidential run?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Read a review of "The Arrangements." Write an essay about how this review impacted your own views or understanding of the story.

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

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

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