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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, Toad Time 1948-1955.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened after Dorothy's book of poems, "Enough Rope", was published?
(a) Dorothy became "domesticated."
(b) Dorothy and Benchley became involved in a romantic relationship.
(c) Dorothy's life took a turn for the worse.
(d) Dorothy's life began to change.

2. How many children did Dorothy's grandparents have?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

3. Where did Dorothy go twice a week to get drunk while in Paris?
(a) A bordello in town.
(b) A bar by the Seine.
(c) Cannes.
(d) Moulin Rouge.

4. Who, of Dorothy's friends, was she most saddened to be distanced from?
(a) Robert Sherwood.
(b) Robert Benchley.
(c) John Garrett.
(d) Lillian Hellman.

5. What happened shortly after Dorothy and Eddie got married?
(a) Dorothy lost her job.
(b) Eddie lost his job.
(c) Eddie enlisted in the service.
(d) Dorothy's sister came to live with them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position at Vogue did Dorothy acquire after some time?

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

3. What were the Screen Playwrights able to do in 1938?

4. In the spring of 1922, what did the Round Tablers do?

5. Where was the job with Elitch Gardens located that Alan was offered?

(see the answer key)

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