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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12: Got the Name, Will Play the Game, What a Difference a Hit Makes, Hard Times.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ended the family's temporary happiness in Chapter 1?
(a) James proved to be as irresponsible as before.
(b) James moved out again.
(c) They had to sell their house.
(d) James took all of Gladys's money.

2. What did Anita show her talent was, during her first performance at the Off-Beat?
(a) Her piano skills.
(b) Improvisation.
(c) Her guitar skills.
(d) Her voice.

3. What did Carl do during the war?
(a) Fought with the army on the ground.
(b) Trained marines.
(c) Trained war pilots.
(d) Flew combat missions in airplanes.

4. How much did Maynard Sloate guarantee Anita she would make at her new job?
(a) $ 650 a week.
(b) $ 750 a week.
(c) $ 1000 every 2 weeks.
(d) $ 550 a week.

5. Who did Anita jam with during her time at Off-Beat?
(a) Gene Krupa and Paul Whiteman.
(b) Kruppas and Whitesmith.
(c) Gene and Whitefield.
(d) No one special.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what was Anita offered?

2. What was a business that took advantage of drunk conventioneers called?

3. Where did Anita spend her summers?

4. What was Anita ready for when she was released from prison?

5. What did Anita's crush teach her to play?

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