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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. What does Annabel say to an interviewer about scarves?

2. Who comes to the door when Giorgio goes out?

3. Of what do the comments of the doctor's child remind Annabel?

4. What sort of club is Giorgio's club?

5. Where is Annabel's flat located?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was responsible for the transformation of Annabel and how did it come about?

2. Frederick and Anabel had a secret life in their minds, a life unknown to one another. What was this secret life?

3. Annabel had a brief affair with an American drama student who was playing a small part in one of her films. How did this affect her marriage?

4. In Chapter II, we learn that "The House on the Piazza" was the film that established Annabel's reputation. However, the film itself did not draw crowds and was considered lifeless. How did Frederick view the film?

5. The last guest to come to Annabel's flat was Dr.Tommasi. Why was he there and how did Annabel receive the news he came to deliver?

6. Frederick was attracted to Francesca, Luigi's press secretary, but even though she shared the attraction, she was more concerned about her job. How did she continue to promote Annabel as part of a couple?

7. After everyone left the party, the flat was in a terrible mess, and Billy asked Annabel if he wanted him to come around in the morning to help her and Frederick clean up the mess. Did that mean that Billy didn't know anything of Frederick's whereabouts?

8. The doctor's wife is surprised that Annabel is taking her baby into the press conference. How does she interact with Annabel?

9. Annabel's film company was worried about the couple's divorcing at what could be the wrong time, such as the release of a new picture. How did Annabel decide to save her marriage?

10. When the doorbell rings in Chapter 4, someone's son, directed by a note left for him by his mother, has come to Annabel's flat. How does he greet Annabel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Annabel made the film "The House on the Piazza" and attracted the attention of Luigi, a producer. It was said that Luigi discovered her. Describe Luigi's role in Annabel's career. Without Luigi, how different would Annabel have been?

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Essay Topic 2

Annabel and Frederick decided to have a baby. How did the baby impact on their relationship? What was the role of the baby in both their lives? Give examples of how involved they were as parents.

Essay Topic 3

Even without the advice of a press secretary, Annabel seems very wise about her career and a good businesswoman. What are the things she does that supports that statement?

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