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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How is the scene where Nell meets Pete in the hotel lobby symbolic? (from Chapter 10-12 (104-122))

Peter is working on his laptop, which reflects that he is more committed to his job than Nell.

Peter is posing on the couch like a Greek god, reflecting his self-image.

Peter is wearing a locket around his neck, which symbolizes his possessiveness of Nell.

Peter is wearing flip-flops, which reflects his inability to commit wholeheartedly to a relationship with Nell.

2.

What does the Kahlo painting of the cracked spine represent? (from Chapters 7-8 (49-69))

The cracked spine represents the emotional fractures both lovers are enduring at the onset of the novel.

The cracked spine represents the societal problems of Paris.

The cracked spine represents Nell's finance problems.

The cracked spine represents Peter's cowardice and inability to think for himself.

3.

How is the opening setting, the London Underground, reflective of Nell’s psyche at the start of the novel? (from Chapters 1-3 (3-21))

Nell died spiritually the week before when she lost a big account at her job.

Nell is insecure and in a relationship with the wrong person.

Nell is very similar to the narrator of Dostoyevsky's Notes from Underground.

Nell is trying to travel secretly.

4.

How does writing bring Nell and Fabien closer to one another? (from Chapter 10-12 (104-122))

When they read one another's works they learn the truth about the past relationships.

When they read one another's works they understand the culture that the other came from.

When they read one another's works they build up the courage to ask difficult questions of each other.

When they read one another's works they experience one another's worlds.

5.

What is suggested by Nell's looking out upon the rooftops of Paris? (from Chapter 10-12 (104-122))

Nell is judgmental of the Parisians.

Nell is of higher social status that the rest of Paris.

Nell misses her hometown.

Nell has higher hopes and an expanded perspective of life.

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