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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 article caused Dorothy to have to use a pseudo-name?
(a) A Musical Comedy Thought.
(b) Women: A Hate Song.
(c) Why I Haven't Married.
(d) A Certain Lady.

2. How many times was Valencia bombed while Dorothy and Alan were in Spain?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Ten.
(d) Two.

3. What did the editor think of Dorothy's request for a job at Vanity Fair magazine?
(a) He was appalled at her lack of candor.
(b) He thought she was a silly woman who wasn't qualified for the job.
(c) He was impressed and said he would keep her in mind.
(d) He thought she was out of line and didn't give it a second thought.

4. What was the nickname of the editor of Vanity Fair Magazine?
(a) "Crownie."
(b) "Boss."
(c) He had no nickname.
(d) "Big Cheese."

5. Why did Eddie encourage Dorothy's habit?
(a) Because he liked the attention she created while they were out.
(b) Because he liked having her along.
(c) Because it made him feel less guilty about his bad habits.
(d) Because it lessened how much she vocalized her distaste for Eddies drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Franklin Pierce Adams marry on May 9th, 1925?

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

3. Who was the "unfortunate soul" that fell in love with Dorothy?

4. Who did Dorothy turn to when Alan left?

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

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