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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anita note that her mother did not have in her life during her growing up years?
(a) Friends or a boyfriend.
(b) A boyfriend or a social life.
(c) A social life with people who care about her.
(d) Friends or a social life.

2. What did Anita see an advertisement for in Chapter 2?
(a) For a talent show.
(b) For a music gig at a bar.
(c) For a "walkathon".
(d) For a yard sale.

3. Where did Anita stay when Don was away from her?
(a) The Plaza.
(b) Kitty Davis.
(c) Her mother's.
(d) The Chelsea Hotel.

4. What did Gladys discover before she got married?
(a) She is in love.
(b) She hates her dad.
(c) She hates her life.
(d) She is pregnant.

5. What was the person building who heard Anita sing in the middle of her shifts?
(a) A new theatre.
(b) An amphitheatre.
(c) A new club, the Off- Beat.
(d) Nothing.

6. What type of music did Anita strictly sing in Chapter 4?
(a) Jazz.
(b) Swing.
(c) Classical.
(d) Blues.

7. How old is Anita in Chapter 3?
(a) It doesn't say.
(b) 17 years old.
(c) 15 years old.
(d) 16 years old.

8. What happened during Anita's first sexual encounter?
(a) She became pregnant.
(b) She bled for 3 days.
(c) She was raped.
(d) She got really sick.

9. What were dance marathons called?
(a) Runathons.
(b) Walkathons.
(c) Dance 'til you drop.
(d) Danceathons.

10. In Chapter 3, who heard Anita sing in the middle of her job shifts?
(a) Carl Cons.
(b) Charles Connerly.
(c) Charlie Thornton.
(d) Charleston Cons.

11. Where did Anita spend her winter at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Florence.
(b) Miami.
(c) Nashville.
(d) New Orleans.

12. What did Anita live for throughout Chapter 3?
(a) Going to her grandparents.
(b) Going to the drive in.
(c) Friday afternoon TV.
(d) Friday afternoon talent shows.

13. What does Chapter 4 open with?
(a) Anita's huge success at the Off-Beat.
(b) Anita in bed.
(c) Anita's wedding.
(d) Anita singing.

14. What did Anita long for during Chapter 2?
(a) A lifestyle of freedom.
(b) Affection.
(c) A lifestyle more appropriate for adults.
(d) Love.

15. In Chapter 3, what was Don offered at the same time Anita was receiving an offer as well?
(a) A new house.
(b) A new car as a bonus to his job.
(c) A job in New York.
(d) A job in Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the entertainment group towards the end of Chapter 3?

2. Who came to live with Anita and her mom in Chapter 2?

3. Where was Anita able to work her way up singing?

4. How long did Anita play for her first set at Off-Beat?

5. How does Chapter 1 describe Anita?

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