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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. Who does Andrea open a letter from in Chapter 13?

2. Why is Alex unhappy when Andrea meets him in Chapter 9?

3. What does Alex say he made arrangements for he and Andrea to attend?

4. Why does Lily get dumped by her boyfriend?

5. What does Jeffy bring Andrea in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Miranda tell Andrea to organize girls to be interviewed in Chapter 13?

2. Why do Andrea and Alex argue in Chapter 15?

3. Who is in the apartment when Andrea returns home early to get ready for the party in Chapter 14?

4. What amazes Andrea about Miranda at the party in Chapter 14? Why does Andrea rip up the photoshopped image of Miranda when she gets home?

5. What does Miranda berate Andrea for when Miranda sends her to collect her lunch?

6. What does Andrea expect will happen when Miranda goes to Paris for two weeks in Chapter 12?

7. What does Andrea finally decide to do in Chapter 9?

8. What does Emily inform Andrea at the beginning of Chapter 15?

9. Why does Lily get angry with Andrea in Chapter 10?

10. Who is Illana? What does Illana say to make Andrea break down in tears?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Andrea's work environment. What is her job and what are her duties? Does Andrea enjoy her job? Why or why not? What are some of the typical tasks which Miranda often gives Andrea?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motif of fashion in the novel. What are some examples of fashion houses mentioned in the novel? How important is fashion to Andrea? How does her opinion of fashion change as the novel progresses?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of family in the novel "The Devil Wears Prada". Who are the members of Andrea's family? How important is family to Andrea? What does Andrea's family think of her job? Are they supportive? Why or why not?

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