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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 was the name of the property the Sedgwicks bought during the Second World War?

2. Who was Jane Wilson?

3. In what branch of the military did Francis' brother, Minturn, serve during World War Two?

4. What were many of the artworks Francis created inspired by?

5. Who was the first of Edie's relatives, the Sedgwicks, on record?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Stein begin book her book, Edie: An American Biography by describing to the reader?

2. What effect did oil money have on the Sedgwicks in the 1950s?

3. What troubles did Edie's brother Minty have in his short life?

4. How many siblings did Edie Sedgwick have?

5. How did Edie behave at St. Timothy's school?

6. What was Francis's response when Groton decided to start admitting black students?

7. What is said about Francis's desire to be a father?

8. Describe Judge Theodore Sedgwick's unusual burial site.

9. What are Saucie's memories of living in the family's Goleta ranch?

10. Describe "Bobbo" Sedgwick.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Andy Warhol played a significant role in Edie's life. Discuss to what extent Warhol influenced Edie's life. Describe Edie's time with Warhol and how he shaped her future.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Edie's time at Cambridge and Harvard. What events and experiences did Edie encounter, and how did this time in her life shape her future? What did Edie discover during this time period? Describe Edie's behavior and state of mind at this point in her life.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the New York social scene during the 1960s. How did this place and time affect Edie and her lifestyle?

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