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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What saved George Kaufman, the writer of the incriminating play, from Dorothy's wrath?

2. Who did Dorothy meet in the winter of 1936 that caused her grief?

3. Dorothy had enough of the filth of living with roommates and moved where?

4. Who fulfilled Dorothy's maternal need?

5. Where did Alan take Dorothy on their honeymoon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was the most successful person to get work out of Dorothy. How did they succeed?

2. What was so controversial about Dorothy's pregnancy? What was unique about her reaction to her miscarriage?

3. What did John Garrett do that effected Dorothy in such profound way? How did his actions effect Dorothy?

4. How was Alan Campbell perfectly suited for Dorothy?

5. Dorothy was advised to write a will, though her assets were modest. Who did Dorothy leave her estate to? What all did her estate include?

6. Dorothy involved her time and money in several "causes." What causes did she get involved in and what did society think about her involvement?

7. What events led to the marriage between Dorothy and Alan?

8. What happened in Dorothy's career that was difficult for her?

9. After Dorothy's second miscarriage, how did she cope?

10. Dorothy was happy with Alan, but what about her life wasn't fulfilling?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dorothy's life was one of high society parties, drinking and promiscuity, yet Dorothy had no sense of how to manage her money. How did these two aspects of her life not connect? Did Dorothy's lack of domestication play a role in her lack of responsibility? What did she feel will make up for her lack of responsibility?

Essay Topic 2

Dorothy struggled with a lifetime of failed relationships and depression. During the early 1920's she tried to commit suicide. Why didn't her friends think she was capable of going through with the act and why did they assume she tried?

Essay Topic 3

Dorothy's novella, Big Blonde, was reportedly the best piece she ever wrote. It not only was the most autobiographical work that Dorothy ever wrote but its publication and the writing process was different for her. What about the novella was a turning point in her personal life and her career?

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