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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Duke have trouble with Al Freeman, Jr. while doing "My Sweet Charlie"?
(a) In her hotel room.
(b) During the first read-through.
(c) On the ferry.
(d) At the wrap party.

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

3. Who called Duke one night to tell her John Ross had died?
(a) Patricia Neal.
(b) Joey Trent.
(c) Arthur Penn.
(d) Harry Falk.

4. Where is Port Bolivar, the place where "My Sweet Charlie" was filmed?
(a) Outside of Houston, Texas.
(b) Near Galveston, Texas.
(c) In Spain.
(d) Louisiana.

5. Where did Duke spend her last two years of elementary school?
(a) Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary.
(b) Quintano School.
(c) Willard Mace.
(d) Los Angeles Elementary.

6. Why did Duke dislike her television characters' clothing?
(a) They were very colorful.
(b) They were not sophisticated.
(c) They never fit right.
(d) They were too tight.

7. Who begged Duke to check herself into Westwood Psychiatric Hospital again in Chapter 25?
(a) John Astin.
(b) Ethel Ross.
(c) Her manager.
(d) Her mother.

8. Why did Irwin try to convince Duke in Chapter 30 that John Astin was a problem in her life?
(a) Irwin had a crush on Duke.
(b) Astin was questioning Irwin's financial prowess.
(c) Because Astin was a big problem for Duke.
(d) Irwin was jealous that he did not have Astin's business, too.

9. What was Duke on the brink of doing when she escaped the Westwood in Chapter 25?
(a) Losing her mind.
(b) Quitting the acting business.
(c) Getting remarried.
(d) Taking hard drugs.

10. Who was Joanna Barnes?
(a) A real estate agent.
(b) An artist.
(c) A friend of Harry Falk.
(d) An art gallery dealer.

11. What was Harry Falk convinced that Duke had done in Chapter 21?
(a) Sent herself flowers.
(b) Had an affair.
(c) Quit her job.
(d) Spied on him.

12. Which now-famous actor played a small role the film, Me, Natalie?
(a) Dustin Hoffman.
(b) Woody Allen.
(c) Peter Lawford.
(d) Al Pacino.

13. What did Duke do for Gene Kirkland in Chapter 22?
(a) Bought him a television.
(b) Co-signed a car lease.
(c) Married him.
(d) Found him a job.

14. Why was Duke rejected for a role in "Monday After the Miracle"?
(a) She never found out.
(b) Arthur Penn hated her.
(c) She failed the audition.
(d) She had gotten too old.

15. What did Duke call Ethel Ross's mother?
(a) Grandma-ma.
(b) Gramma Howe.
(c) Mrs. Ross.
(d) Ethel Senior.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1974, what did John Astin's children from his first marriage want Duke to do?

2. Who sent Duke flowers with a note that Harry Falk found in Chapter 21?

3. What does Duke think of her in-laws (John Astin's parents)?

4. Where did Duke meet her new business manager after her breakup with David Licht?

5. What was Duke drinking during a lunch break on the set of Me, Natalie that upset Fred Coe so much?

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