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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 was the name of the Dachshund Dorothy bought in Munich?
(a) Udo Lindenberg.
(b) Wunder Milka.
(c) Liebe Luger.
(d) Eiko von Vlutenberg.

2. Who showered Dorothy with attention when she returned to New York?
(a) The editors at Vanity Fair.
(b) The founders of the Viking Press.
(c) The producers at Fox.
(d) The producers at MGM.

3. Dorothy had only one requirement of the men who were constantly streaming through her life. What was that requirement?
(a) They supplied her with scotch.
(b) They supplied her with clothes.
(c) They paid her rent.
(d) They brought her gifts.

4. What did Conde Nast's memo to the entire publication of Vanity Fair prohibit?
(a) Idol chatter.
(b) Alcohol, before the prohibition started.
(c) Lunch breaks outside of the building.
(d) The discussion of salaries.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What trait did Dorothy develop despite her loneliness?

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

3. What ship did Dorothy's aunt and uncle ride during 1912?

4. What did Dorothy discover when she was 43?

5. Where was Alan stationed after being shipped overseas?

(see the answer key)

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