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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. When did Duke have trouble with Al Freeman, Jr. while doing "My Sweet Charlie"?

2. Where did Duke spend her last two years of elementary school?

3. What is one of the first things Duke did after marrying Harry Falk?

4. What happened on February 2, 1963, in Chapter 15?

5. Who was the character, Neely, from The Valley of the Dolls based upon?

Short Essay Questions

1. While Astin and Duke were touring during summer stock in Chapter 30, what was one of the worst parts of it?

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

3. What helped cause Duke to have her first major manic episode?

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

5. Why did Duke have so much trouble in her relationship with Desi Arnaz, Jr.?

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

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

8. Why might Duke have been so uncomfortable with Joanna Barnes, Harry Falk's friend?

9. Why did Duke marry Michael Tell?

10. Why did Duke want to make the film, Me, Natalie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of Duke's most important triumphs was her role as Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker, both on stage on in film. Explore Duke's relationship with co-star Anne Bancroft. How did Duke feel about Bancroft? What did Bancroft represent? How did the relationship affect her?

Essay Topic 2

Duke's mother was characterized as a very weak person. Examine and detail the ways in which one can easily come to this conclusion. Were there any examples of Mrs. Duke showing strength in character? How did the Rosses treat her?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Ethel and John Ross's treatment of Duke while they had control over her. Use anecdotes from the book to make your essay clear.

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