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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. Who did Dorothy begin to see after she broke off romantically from Seward?
(a) Scott Fitzgerald.
(b) Ernest Hemingway.
(c) John Garrett.
(d) Eddie Parker.

2. In 1946, what did Dorothy do about her relationship with Alan?
(a) She moved overseas to be with him.
(b) She had an affair with even younger men to spite him.
(c) She announced her intent to divorce him.
(d) She reconciled with him.

3. When did Eddie actually leave after threatening several times?
(a) After July 4th, 1922.
(b) Before July 4th, 1922.
(c) After Labor Day 1922.
(d) Before Memorial Day 1922.

4. What happened to Collins after he and Dorothy ended their relationship?
(a) He was accused of being a facist and an embezzler.
(b) He was accused of being a Nazi sympathizer and a facist.
(c) He was accused of being a Nazi sympathizer and a homosexual.
(d) He was accused of being in the Mob.

5. Where was Alan stationed after being shipped overseas?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Italy.
(d) Spain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Eddie encourage Dorothy's habit?

2. What was Dorothy's first job with MGM?

3. What was "The Big Blonde" referred to in the literary world?

4. Whose speakeasy did Dorothy and Benchley frequent?

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

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