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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. Where does Tiffany say she will see Melania the following week?

2. What does Barron agree to do at Melania's dinner party?

3. What type of menu does Melania ask of the chef for her dinner party?

4. How does Donald feel about his recent lead in the polls?

5. What does Melania tell Tiffany she needs to get ready for before Tiffany leaves?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Melania feel about Janelle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss elements of the narrative structure: Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express its themes.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing Adichie's commentary on sexism in "The Arrangements." How is sexism important to the story? How does it affect the narrative? Use textual evidence to explain your analysis

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