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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Irwin was jealous that he did not have Astin's business, too.
(c) Astin was questioning Irwin's financial prowess.
(d) Because Astin was a big problem for Duke.

2. How did Duke like the house she and John Astin lived in with their five kids?
(a) She hated it.
(b) She wanted it to be smaller.
(c) She wished the basement did not flood so much.
(d) She adored it.

3. What emotionally significant occurrence happened for Duke in the summer of 1963?
(a) Gramma Howe died.
(b) John Ross was in a hospital.
(c) Her father died.
(d) She attempted suicide.

4. What reputation did Duke have with the people at Universal Studios after "My Sweet Charlie" was made in Port Bolivar?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Unreliable.
(c) Nasty to everyone.
(d) A doper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Duke meet her second husband, Michael Tell?

2. Where did Duke get her first kiss?

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

4. What did Duke discover about herself when she brought her mother into town to attend the Emmy Awards in Chapter 25?

5. What did Duke's relationship with Frank Sinatra, Jr., mostly consist of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Duke decide to adopt John Astin's children?

2. Why, when Bobby Kennedy was shot, did Duke become so hysterical, even losing some control over herself?

3. Why did Duke marry Michael Tell?

4. How did Duke decide to change her appearance once she became attracted to Harry Falk?

5. How believable is Duke's story of her relationship with Frank Sinatra?

6. What caused Duke to suddenly take up smoking and swearing?

7. What made Duke's suicide attempt in Chapter 23 more serious that her previous tries?

8. How did Judy Garland react when she was fired from The Valley of the Dolls?

9. According to Duke in Chapter 19, what is anorexia?

10. How did Duke compensate, in school, for being one of the shortest students there?

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