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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Anita spend her summers?
(a) North Dakota.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Kansas City.

2. In Chapter 3, what was Anita offered?
(a) To move to New York.
(b) A marriage proposal.
(c) A performance contract and a nice raise.
(d) To be the lead singer in Kitty Davis.

3. Who eventually proposed marriage to Anita while she was still married to Don?
(a) Carl.
(b) Paul.
(c) No on.
(d) Gene.

4. How much could one earn in a dance marathon?
(a) The title.
(b) Gift certificates.
(c) A trophy.
(d) A substantial amount for the times.

5. What did Anita drown her sorrows in while Don was away?
(a) Cognac and marijuana.
(b) A crazy social life.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Sleeping pills.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Trilby or Betty playing by Chapter 3?

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

3. In Chapter 2, what did Gladys allow Anita to do?

4. What did Anita grow up believing?

5. How does Anita describe her mother in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Anita's other talent besides dancing?

2. Describe Aunt Belle.

3. Describe how Gladys and James became married.

4. Describe James.

5. What eventually happened to Don and Anita?

6. Describe Martha Raye.

7. Describe Anita and Don's relationship.

8. Who is Gene Kruppa?

9. What did Anita demonstrate her first night at the Off-Beat?

10. Who is Don Carter?

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