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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. In Chapter 7, how long does Anthony say that he was the Nation's Central Africa correspondent?
2. What is the name of Anthony's ex-wife?
3. How many children does Anthony have in Chapter 3?
4. In 1960, when does Moira schedule the company Christmas party?
5. What is the name of the man Clarissa is marrying in 1960?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Jennifer learn about Mrs. Cordoza in Chapter 4?
2. Why does Jennifer think that Reggie Carpenter might be her lover?
3. What happens with Moira after the office party?
4. What does Laurence explain about his work in Chapter 2?
5. What does Laurence do when he catches Jennifer outside with Reggie?
6. What does Anthony say about the Sitrlings when he is walking home with Mariette, one of the dinner guests, and what is Jennifer's reaction to what he says?
7. How do Anthony and Jennifer come to have dinner together in Chapter 5?
8. What assignment does Don Franklin have for Anthony O'Hare, and why does Anthony not want the assignment?
9. At the beginning of Chapter 2, what does Moira Parker prepared for Laurence when he returns to the office?
10. What do the other secretaries think of Moira's job as personal assistant, and what does Moira think of her job?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Juxtaposition is a literary device used to compare and contrast things. How does the author use juxtaposition to show the differences between Jennifer and Ellie’s lives? How does juxtaposition help readers understand similarities and differences between their lives?
Essay Topic 2
Ellie meets Jennifer when she is in her late 60s. Why is Ellie surprised by Jennifer’s appearance and surroundings? How does Jennifer symbolize success and wealth?
Essay Topic 3
In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?
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