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

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

3. Why didn't the Round Tablers think Dorothy was serious?
(a) Because she wasn't successful.
(b) Because she left the door open to her room.
(c) Because she ordered dinner first.
(d) Because she told them all about her plans beforehand.

4. Who did Dorothy turn to when Alan left?
(a) The Murphys.
(b) The Fitzgeralds.
(c) Her family.
(d) The Benchley's.

5. What was "The Big Blonde" referred to in the literary world?
(a) The worst publication of 1929.
(b) The best short story of 1929.
(c) The one to pass up.
(d) The best short story of the century.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who died in 1945 that was close to Dorothy?

2. Why did Eddie encourage Dorothy's habit?

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

4. How did Dorothy make it through the holidays of 1922?

5. What, during the era of 1922-1923, did Dorothy discover that she found helped her?

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