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

2. What does Melania find "too long and doll-like" (4) on Tiffany?

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

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

5. What does Melania jokingly ask Donald if she should wear when they speak on the phone before the dinner party?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Melania feel about Janelle?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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 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?

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