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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Yessir, the Whaddycall 'em Blues1925.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What character trait did Dorothy not want to exhibit?
(a) Being aggressive.
(b) Being soft spoken.
(c) Being a comedian.
(d) Being demure.

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

3. What did Dorothy think about her position at Vogue?
(a) She felt indifferent towards the position.
(b) She thought it was a stepping stone.
(c) She loved the position, and didn't ever want to leave.
(d) She thought it was a thankless and tedious job.

4. What significant happening occurred when Dorothy was only 5 years old?
(a) Her father died.
(b) Her grandparents came to live with the family.
(c) Her family moved to a different neighborhood.
(d) Her mother died suddenly.

5. How did Dorothy and her siblings feel about their stepmother?
(a) They loved her.
(b) They immediately welcomed her.
(c) They felt indifferent toward her.
(d) They didn't like her at all.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Dorothy known for in the Gonk?

2. Whose speakeasy did Dorothy and Benchley frequent?

3. When did Eddie actually leave after threatening several times?

4. What big event did Dorothy consider to be a dream come true?

5. What was the over-all theme of the play?

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