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

2. What type of flower does Melania order for her dinner party?

3. What event does Donald call to tell Melania he will attend that afternoon?

4. Why does Barron not want to join Melania's dinner party?

5. Who tells Melania that Tiffany would like to say goodbye to her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Melania feel about Janelle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 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.

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