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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 ended the family's temporary happiness in Chapter 1?

2. What did Anita feel she meant to her mother when she was growing up?

3. Who were Anita's best friends during her time working in Chapter 3?

4. Who did Anita spend her summers with?

5. Who did Gladys marry first?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Anita give her mom her dance contest money?

2. Who is Carl Hoff?

3. Describe Anita's life at age 14.

4. Where did Anita work when she was 16?

5. Describe what the Off-Beat was.

6. Describe Gladys.

7. Describe Martha Raye.

8. What eventually happened to Don and Anita?

9. What did Gladys allow Anita to do in Chapter 2?

10. How does Chapter 2 end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Norman Granz and his attributions to the jazz and "beebop" music industry as well as his connection to Anita.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss Anita's relationship with Carl Hoff from it's beginning to its end, and its effect or detriment to Anita.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the paradox of Anita's setting when and where she realized her love and passion for singing. How was this setting somewhat paradoxical?

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