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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 does Jennifer make her US debut?

2. How many days behind shooting are they when Neely walks off set in 1953 in California?

3. What does Kevin offer to do with Gillian Cosmetics when he marries Anne and is recovered?

4. What is Henry's advice to Anne when he and Anne discuss Lyon's marital indiscretions?

5. What does Lyon compare Anne's hair to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kevin Gillmore finally ask Anne to marry him?

2. How does winning the Academy Award change Neely's life?

3. Why does Neely not want to continue the tour?

4. Describe Jennifer and Claude's relationship.

5. Why does Anne include Spain in her list of places to go on her honeymoon?

6. Why does Kevin Gilmore want Anne to be the Gillian girl?

7. What do Neely's comments about Lyon spending time with other women tell the reader about her character?

8. Why does Kevin secretly blame everything on Neely?

9. Why does Lyon eventually decide to drop Neely from the firm?

10. How does Henry take the news that Anne will be leaving him to become the Gillian girl?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Helen Lawson is a kind of archetype in this novel. She is who all aspiring actresses wanted to be, but her life was not all fun and games. Explain the problems that Helen encountered in her life and how they held her back or affected who she was as a person. Use specific examples from the text in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The author Jacqueline Susann was a well-known actress who left her hometown of Philadelphia when she was 18 for New York City. She was often cited on best-dressed lists and starred on television, but became most famous for her novels. Do you think Susann took her own experiences into account when writing this novel? Do any of the characters stem from Susann herself or do you see Susann represented in multiple characters? Explain your answer.

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