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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. With whom has Bootie fallen in love?

2. Who is the mysterious man Danielle meets at a party in Sydney?

3. Marina tells Julius that Bootie makes her feel _____________.

4. What dominates Danielle's thoughts as she prepares to go to sleep?

5. Who joins Danielle and Randy for lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Marina and what is the emotional drama she is working through?

2. What is Murray's philosophy on life since he was able to escape the banality of his childhood home?

3. Why is Danielle Minkoff in Australia and who does she meet there?

4. What are Bootie's plans for his arrival in Manhattan?

5. How is Murray Thwaite introduced into the story?

6. What does Murray do to try to advance his flirtation with Danielle?

7. How does the author use the element of foreshadowing in this section?

8. What risk does Julius take , especially since he is in a relationship with David?

9. Who is Murray's wife and what is her profession?

10. What topic does Danielle try to talk to Marina about and why does Marina resist?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 2

How does Messud address the gay culture in Manhattan in the early twenty-firstcentury? Is she authentic in her portrayal of gays during this time period? Does she slip into any stereotypes that may be found offensive? Does she portray gays in a flattering light in her book? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Murray and Ludo. Both men want influence over Marina but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

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