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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. In Chapter 3, what was Don offered at the same time Anita was receiving an offer as well?

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

3. Where did Anita spend her summers?

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

5. Who did Anita become infatuated with in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Anita run away in Chapter 1?

2. Describe Gladys.

3. Describe what the Off-Beat was.

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

5. Describe the advertisement Anita saw in Chapter 2.

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

7. Why did Anita drown her sorrows in cognac and marijuana in the Chelsea Hotel?

8. Describe James.

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

10. Describe Martha Raye.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Anita's relationship with Benny Goodman and how this relationship differs from all others she had.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and describe Joe the piano player's relationship to John and Anita and the detrimental results of his stay.

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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