Conversations with Friends Quiz

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

She believes Frances should not write about people she loves.

She believes Frances' characterization of her is inaccurate.

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

She is jealous of Frances' writing ability.

Which of the following sentences provides the best argument that Frances is the protagonist? (from Chapters 1 - 5)

She talks more than the other characters.

She uses the word “I” in her narrative.

The reader is always sympathetic to her point of view.

Her actions move the plot forward.

Why is Bobbi upset when Frances asks her if she is jealous of Nick? (from Chapters 6 - 11)

Bobbi is disappointed with Frances because she is embracing a masculinist stereotype by dating a conventionally attractive man.

Bobbi is jealous, since Nick is Frances' first romantic interest since she broke up with Bobbi.

Bobbi is gay, and Frances is perpetuating the stereotype of a lesbian who is jealous of a heteronormative man.

Bobbi is bisexual, and she is attracted to Melissa, Nick, and Frances.

Which of the following statements about Frances and Nick's interaction at Melissa's birthday party is accurate? (from Chapters 6 - 11)

Frances initiates their eroticized contact by pressing a cool beer bottle against Nick's cheek, leg, and collarbone, but Nick initiates their kiss.

Both Frances and Nick feel guilty about kissing at Melissa's birthday party, and when Frances sees Melissa again she realizes how much she likes her.

Though their kiss is mutual, it is Frances who pulls away from Nick.

Nick initiates their eroticized contact by pressing a cool beer bottle against Frances' cheek, leg, and collarbone, but Frances initiates their kiss.

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.

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

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