Conversations with Friends Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How has Frances changed by the end of the novel? (from Chapters 24 - 31)

Frances has decided she wants to have Nick's children.

Frances has formed a stronger bond with her dad.

Frances has become a professional writer.

Frances realizes she has to live through some experiences before she can effectively analyze them.

2.

Why is Bobbi upset by Frances' first published short story? (from Chapters 24 - 31)

She believes Frances' characterization of her is inaccurate.

She believes Frances should have confessed her romantic feelings to Bobbi before writing about them.

She believes Frances should not write about people she loves.

She is jealous of Frances' writing ability.

3.

Why does Frances feel the urge to practice self-harm when she visits her dad's house? (from Chapters 6 - 11)

Frances' dad's displays of affection make her uncomfortable, because his was not a reliable presence in her childhood.

Her alcoholic dad's unsanitary living conditions make her feel entrapped, just as they did during her childhood.

When Frances experiences anxiety attacks, she has the urge to practice self-harm.

She resents the responsibility of reversing the parent-child relationship by caring for her alcoholic dad.

4.

What kind of a narrator is Frances? (from Chapters 1 - 5)

First person narrator.

Unreliable narrator.

Third person narrator.

Third person omniscient narrator.

5.

Which of the following sentences best describes Frances' relationship with Bobbi? (from Chapters 1 - 5)

The income inequality between Bobbi and Frances is the greatest source of tension between them.

Strangers who meet the pair notice their sexual chemistry.

Anyone who meets the pair is charmed by Bobbi, except Frances.

Their breakup was not mutual, and it has created an imbalance of power in their relationship.

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