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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 Tiffany tell Melania just before she leaves?

3. What aspects of Donald's personality do people seem to like?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Melania feel about Janelle?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the story and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Much of Melania's inner thoughts are about what others like her husband or mother expect her to do or think. Examine the way her inner thoughts move the narrative.

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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