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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, The Leaking Boat 1942-1947.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Eddie encourage Dorothy's habit?
(a) Because it lessened how much she vocalized her distaste for Eddies drinking.
(b) Because it made him feel less guilty about his bad habits.
(c) Because he liked the attention she created while they were out.
(d) Because he liked having her along.

2. How many times was "Enough Rope", Dorothy's book of poetry, printed?
(a) Two times.
(b) One time.
(c) Four times.
(d) Three times.

3. What happened as a result of Dorothy meeting Charles MacArthur?
(a) She got remarried.
(b) She ended up getting an abortion.
(c) She filed for divorce from Eddie.
(d) She had a baby.

4. Dorothy was asked to sit to have her portrait painted. Where was the portrait exhibited?
(a) The Whitney Museum of American Art.
(b) The Guggenheim Museum.
(c) Metropolitan Museum of Art.
(d) Chicago Art Institute.

5. What did Benchley declare about California that Dorothy agreed with?
(a) That he hated the weather.
(b) That he hated Californians.
(c) That he hated the beach.
(d) That he hated Hollywood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Collins after he and Dorothy ended their relationship?

2. Why was Dorothy unable to be satisfied with herself?

3. In 1946, what did Dorothy do about her relationship with Alan?

4. What did Dorothy start calling herself after the court case?

5. Dorothy's writing, "Too Bad", exemplified a couple in her life. Who was that couple?

(see the answer key)

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