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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. Who did Dorothy meet at the Algonquin Hotel that she regarded as a mythical figure?
(a) Polly Adler.
(b) Mark Twain.
(c) Hal Borland.
(d) Franklin Pierce Adams.

2. What did Dorothy's grandparents do for work when they moved to Alabama?
(a) They made collectibles.
(b) They sold used furniture.
(c) They sold upscale and fancy wares.
(d) They sold food and groceries.

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

4. Why did Dorothy like her new home?
(a) Because she had a maid.
(b) Because she always had hot water and someone to pick up after her.
(c) Because she had access to every speakeasy in the neighborhood.
(d) Because she had no domestic responsibilites.

5. What was Dorothy known for in the Gonk?
(a) Her serene countenance and ladylike manners.
(b) Her fashion sense.
(c) Her quick wit, criticism and stories of her husband.
(d) Her fierce determination.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came up with the idea of an exclusive lunch club?

2. Why did Dorothy fear Eddie's family wouldn't like her?

3. What year were Dorothy's parents married?

4. After getting into a quarrel with Charles MacArthur, Dorothy returned to Stamford and tells Deems Taylor she wanted to:

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

(see the answer key)

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