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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. Where is liquor in the hotel delivered from?

2. What make of map does Viv have?

3. What does Viv ask Mrs. Phancey for?

4. What kind of bacon does Viv eat?

5. What is the name of Viv's manager?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Viv have to stay an extra night at the motel?

2. How do Viv and Kurt become close?

3. How do the Phanceys persuade Viv to stay another night?

4. Describe Viv's character.

5. Describe Viv's trip to Windsor.

6. Why does Viv decide to move away from London?

7. How did Viv meet Derek?

8. Summarize the fifth section.

9. Where do Derek and Viv go after the theater?

10. Why does Viv not want to stay another night at the motel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Viv decide to travel to Florida? In what way does the decision mark a new beginning in her life? What can Viv achieve in Florida that she cannot achieve anywhere else?

Essay Topic 2

In what way can Viv be seen as a strong character? How does Viv develop this strength in character? Has Viv always been a strong character? What do you think would have happened to Viv if she were a weaker person?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and examine how it affects the tone of the novel and helps to express character and theme.

1) Setting

2) Point of view

3) Structure

4) Language

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