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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 33-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Duke was eight-years-old, Ethel Ross made her wear clothing for a child of what age?
(a) Six.
(b) Ten.
(c) Four.
(d) Twelve.

2. What does Duke wish she could have done for John Astin's children?
(a) Found them good jobs.
(b) Paid for their college education.
(c) Given them more material things.
(d) Been a better mother to them.

3. What kind of group did John Astin join in Chapter 36?
(a) A Buddhist group.
(b) A poker club.
(c) A book club.
(d) Group therapy.

4. How did Duke come across during the 1970 Emmy Awards show when she won?
(a) Sad.
(b) Psychotic.
(c) Pleasant.
(d) Forgiving.

5. What had Ethel Ross once done for a living?
(a) She was a dancer.
(b) She waited tables.
(c) She sang.
(d) She was an actress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Irwin try to convince Duke in Chapter 30 that John Astin was a problem in her life?

2. What did Harry Falk promise Duke about Mount Sinai hospital when he wanted her to go there?

3. Where was Duke when she tried to commit suicide by taking about thirty sleeping pills?

4. Where did the Rosses and Duke go on their one vacation during The Miracle Worker's run?

5. Who begged Duke to check herself into Westwood Psychiatric Hospital again in Chapter 25?

(see the answer key)

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