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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 unusual event happens outside of Annabel's flat at 6:30 p.m.?

2. What are some of the views from Annabel's flat?

3. In Chapter III, what does Annabel know of Frederick's whereabouts?

4. When Annabel realizes the new visitors after the party were the doctor and his wife, what happens?

5. Why does Billy go back to Belfast?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 4, the neighbors have brought in chairs for everyone to sit. How are the chairs arranged and where does Annabel sit?

2. 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?

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

4. Frederick's longtime friend, Billy O'Brien, came in and out of their lives, usually needing a loan. How did Annabel ensure that Frederick would come to Rome with her?

5. As more and more people came into her flat, for the party she hadn't known about, Annabel wondered what she should do. Why didn't she just send them all away?

6. "The House on the Piazza" did not garner great reviews for the film, but how did it help Annabel's acting career?

7. Frederick, always keeping in the back of his mind the idea of leaving Annabel, had taken a mistress and in Chapter III, we learn that he is constantly going away. How is Annabel managing her private life?

8. 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?

9. When Billy showed up unexpectedly at the party that Annabel had known nothing about, who did he bring with him?

10. What was Annabel's next film after "The House on the Piazza," and how was it received by the public? Also, how did it impact on the Christopher's personal lives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Annabel is characterized by Frederick as superficial and shallow. On what does he base those characterizations? Is his opinion supported by others? Do Annabel's actions support such characterizations?

Essay Topic 2

As a society, we have come to expect certain behavior in certain situations. Discuss Annabel's reaction to Frederick's death and her subsequent behavior. Do you consider her actions appropriate? How do neighbors and friends view what she does?

Essay Topic 3

Frederick and Annabel have a manufactured public image. Is this image perceived differently by each of them? Discuss the differences. Do they regard their public images as a good thing or not?

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