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

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

3. What did Duke's managers, Irwin and Stich, do in Chapter 30?

4. Where did Duke's mother go on the day of Duke's wedding to Harry Falk?

5. What did Bob Banner, the producer of "My Sweet Charlie" tell Duke, confidentially, in Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Duke happen to fall in love with Harry Falk?

3. What do you think took Duke so long to realize that her husband, Harry Falk, was seeing another woman in California?

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

5. Why was Duke's so-called formal education an embarrassment to her?

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

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

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

9. Why did Duke marry Michael Tell?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the many ways Duke uses the word "miracle" as a theme throughout her book. What is miraculous about her life? Why is that particular word such an important one to Duke?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the first half of the book, Duke tells of the horrible ways the Rosses treated her. Much of the writing exhibits a tone of bitterness and anger, while at the same time there is an aura of forgiveness. Examine Duke's tone in her writing style when discussing how the Rosses treated her.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the theme of death throughout Duke's book. What evidence does Duke give that death is an important element throughout her life?

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