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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. Why does the Studio force Norma Jeane to speak at a press conference?

2. Who teaches Norma Jeane to play piano?

3. Where would Norma Jeane and Gladys drive to on Sundays?

4. Why does Norma Jeane do a nude photoshoot?

5. What happens on the night of August 3rd, 1962?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Gladys?

2. Who does Norma Jeane run into at the Agency in "For Hire"?

3. Who is I.E. Shinn?

4. Who starts a modelng career in the late 40s?

5. Where does Gladys live beginning in her mid-thirties?

6. What is Norma Jeane's stage name?

7. Who is Otto?

8. Who is Frank Widdoes?

9. Why does Gladys like driving through the Hollywood Hills?

10. What does Aunt Elsie tell Norma Jeane when she is 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Norma Jeane's relationship to her diary. Why does she being keeping a diary as a young girl? In what ways is this practice beneficial?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the title of the novel. What does Blonde represent?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Norma Jeane's relationship to Christian Science. Why does she turn to this faith as a young girl? How does it impact her?

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