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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 grew up in the place they visited in Question 177?

2. Ms. Hanff's driver was ___________________ who drove cabs to make extra money.

3. She also made arrangements to meet a friend of whom?

4. When she found a plaque announcing the location of Vivien Leigh's ashes, what did Ms. Hanff do?

5. To stretch her wardrobe, Ms. Hanff went to Harrods to buy what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened on Sunday, July 4?

2. What took place on Wednesday, July 14?

3. What did Ms. Hanff do with Sheila on Friday, July 23?

4. What did Ms. Hanff agree to do while at dinner with Leo and Ena?

5. What did Ms. Hanff do during the day on Thursday, July 15?

6. What happened after Ms. Hanff insisted on seeing Trinity College and Oriel?

7. What note did Ms. Hanff find? Who was it from?

8. Describe Ms. Hanff's last couple days in London and trip home.

9. What was Ms. Hanff asked to do for Reader's Digest?

10. What took place on Saturday, July 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Her business sense is revealed at several points in this book.

Part 1) Describe the moments in the book in which Ms. Hanff focuses on the business end of this trip. Is the business of promoting her book important in this story? Why or why not?

Part 2) Why does the book end with Ms. Hanff focusing on the work she must do upon arrival in New York? How does this affect the end of the book?

Part 3) What is the most significant part of this trip for Ms. Hanff, as well as for the book? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Ms. Hanff grows slightly homesick.

Part 1) what clues are given to reveal a sense of homesickness? Why is she homesick?

Part 2) How might Ms. Hanff's trip to London affect her view of London? Will she still feel the same way about London? Why or why not? How might it alter her feelings toward New York? Why?

Part 3) How does going away from home affect you? Do you grow homesick? Do you wish to stay away longer? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Ms. Hanff had a delightful trip.

Part 1) Summarize her trip. How was it delightful? Did it fit her expectations? Why or why not? Were her expectations exceeded? Why or why not?

Part 2) Do you believe she will return to England? Why or why not? Would you want to return after such a delightful trip? Why or why not?

Part 3) If you could go on a trip anywhere, where would you go? Why?

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