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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. Who is Suzanne, in Chapter 29?

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

3. What arrangements did Duke forget to make for the morning of her wedding in Chapter 18?

4. Why did the Rosses begin to send Mr. Duke money every month?

5. What did Frank Sinatra invite Duke to do at Stefanino's restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Duke get along with Judy Garland?

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

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

4. Why did Duke's pregnancy in Chapter 27 become such a media frenzy?

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

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

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

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

9. While the children were very bothersome to Duke, John Astin seemed to have no trouble with them. Why was this?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explore the meaning that the death of John Ross held for Duke. How does Duke feel toward Ethel Ross at this time?

Essay Topic 3

Duke relays two instances when John Ross (and Ethel in one instance) attempted to molest her. Explain how these instances color her feelings towards the Rosses. Examine why Duke would continue to live with them and not reach out for help at the time.

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