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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 did Melania's mother work when she was growing up?

2. Who was Melania's ex-boyfriend who used to choose her outfits?

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

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

5. Whose presence does the butler announce when he brings Melania water with lemon?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Melania feel about Janelle?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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