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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 are some of the views from Annabel's flat?

2. What does Annabel say when asked by the press about how Frederick died?

3. What happens with the doctor's outspoken daughter?

4. What is Giorgio saying to Annabel when he bends over to speak to her?

5. What is Annabel's reason for seeing the press right away?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the difference between the way that Annabel and Frederick viewed acting?

2. 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?

3. Until quite recently, how would people have described Annabel's physical appearance?

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

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

6. Annabel was reading her new script, "The Staircase" when the bell rang. She answered the door and saw friends of Billy, or people who seemed to be his friends and who said they were there for a house warming party at seven 0'clock, according to Frederick. What did Annabel do?

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 doctor gives Annabel two aspirins and a glass of warmed up wine. The leading neighbors of the palazzo, at the sight of the baby in Annabel's arms, get teary at the sight of Annabel's' tears. She is crying quite hard, when the child says something about how actresses can make themselves cry. What in the child's words brings back echoes of Frederick?

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Frederick's party, planned to take place at the time of his self destruction, is mind boggling. Discuss Frederick's personality and his state of mind. Was he crazy or totally self absorbed?

Essay Topic 3

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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