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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. Why does Margarethe feel that Philippe de Marisllac will be interested in Iris?
2. As they prepare for the ball, what does Margarethe demand Iris fill the house with?
3. What happened to the Gallery of God's Mistakes after the Master died?
4. What happens to Margarethe after the ball?
5. How does Margarethe suggest Iris take care of the whole family?
Short Essay Questions
1. During their argument at the ball, how do Iris and the Master call a truce during their argument?
2. What reason does Ruth give for why she often appears inconsequential and stupid in the retelling of the story?
3. Why is Iris surprised to learn that many of the guests at the ball are still talking about her, even after the prince and Clara retire to the private room?
4. What memory does Ruth say burdened Iris her entire life?
5. What kind of perspective can Ruth offer about what happens to her family?
6. How does Margarethe react when Iris catches her seemingly trying to burn Young Woman with Tulips at the ball?
7. What does the trail of blood that follows Clara after the ball indicate?
8. Why is Margarethe in such shock when Ruth speaks the word "Ashgirl" when referring to Clara?
9. What reasoning does Clara use in explaining to Iris why her beauty is actually a curse?
10. What skill does Clara and Iris count on Caspar using when he goes in search of a dress for Iris for the big ball?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Margarethe makes a point of telling Iris about the importance of knowing when to "jump." What does she mean by this? Choose three parts of the novel where Margarethe "jumps" and what happens as a result. Make sure to use direct evidence from the text to support your position.
Essay Topic 2
While one of the central themes of Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister is the exploration of beauty, a smaller theme is that of ugliness. Choose three examples of ugliness (characters, actions, behavior, paintings, etc.) in the novel and discuss how Maguire uses each to convey a message about what ugliness truly is, how people convey it, and how people react to it.
Essay Topic 3
Perhaps the most unique aspect of Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister is the new point-of-view it provides on a classic fairy tale. Discuss 1) the role that point-of-view provides in a text, 2) what literary tools an author can use to manipulate a traditional point-of-view, and 3) what impact a new or unusual point-of-view can have on the reader. Make sure to cite specific examples and passages from Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister to support your thesis.
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