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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 was Lyon Burke born?

2. Which character causes Anne to break up with Allen?

3. What college did Anne attend?

4. Who replaces Terry King in "Hit the Sky"?

5. What magazine does Anne read about Lyon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Anne know anything about the New York social scene?

2. Why is Neely leaving Mel?

3. Describe Helen's character.

4. Why is Neely so impressed to have a "living room with a white rug"?

5. Describe exactly what Anne's job will be at Bellamy and Bellows.

6. Anne asks her mother if she ever really loved Anne's father. What makes Anne ask this question?

7. What are the reasons that Jennifer is unhappy in California? (There should be at least three.)

8. What is Zeke Whyte's role in Neely's life?

9. Why do you believe Miriam is upset upon hearing that Jen is pregnant?

10. Why does Jennifer go to Lawrenceville with Anne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Between Jennifer North and Neely O'Hara, which person achieved more success in their lives? Both were highly motivated people who used what "God gave them" to reach their goals. In your opinion, who succeeded the most and why? Use examples from the text to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

With which main character from the book (Anne, Jennifer, or Neely) do you feel you relate most? Why do you relate best with this character? Use examples from your life and compare them with the actions of your chosen character to explain the similarities.

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character of Neely. Why does she do the things she does and what has happened in her life to make her this way? Do you believe that Lyon's statement that she will self-destruct is true? Explain.

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