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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. After seeing the papers, how does Annabel think the press conference went?

2. What does Luigi say to Annabel at dinner after her hospital visit to Danya?

3. What does Annabel say when Luigi asks about the note Frederick sent Marina?

4. What does Annabel say when Luigi asks if Frederick was jealous of him?

5. What are the words Annabel repeats over and over when she speaks to the reporters?

Short Essay Questions

1. Billy started to tell Annabel about Frederick's suicide notes, and when his words had finally registered, she got hysterical and began to scream. Was Annabel having a sort of mini breakdown?

2. Annabel lies in bed, in Chapter V, thinking about the press conference. It had gone off reasonably well for a first news break. As to how the press conference had actually gone, would it seem that Annabel had still maintained control?

3. Marina is about to leave when Annabel calls her back. What does Annabel want?

4. When she returned to her room, Tom asked her why she had turned over the letters to the inquest, saying that she didn't have to do that. How did she answer him?

5. The neighbors had supported Annabel during the news conference with phrases about her courage and murmurs to the newsmen to tread with care. How had she handled the photographers with their questions?

6. Annabel left the flat and she went back to the hotel, along with Billy and the baby. She noticed that her suitcases were open and commented on it to Billy. He told her that it was probably the police investigating because Suicide is a criminal offense in Rome. What did Annabel say?

7. Marina told Annabel a reporter contacted her to pay for her love story with Frederick but she turned him down. He wanted to know if Marina was near the Church when Frederick was chased by ladies. How did Marina respond when Annabel asked whether she really thought Frederick was crazy?

8. Marina comes to Annabel's hotel to talk about the note Frederick had sent her. Annabel offers to pay her bills and says that she need not come to the inquest. Had Marina made a photo-copy?

9. Danya's parents meet with Annabel after her meeting with Danya and they thank Annabel for coming to visit their daughter. Will they meet with Annabel again?

10. What causes Billy to freak out when he sees something go by Annabel's hotel window at night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What exactly is meant by a public image and how is it achieved? How did having a public image affect the lives of Annabel and Frederick? Without their public images, how different do you think Annabel and Frederick's lives would have been?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

When Frederick commits suicide, Annabel denies his suicide and turns it into accidental death. His motives and hers, impact on her career. As regards Annabel's actions, is this a case of the end justifying the means?

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