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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 did Anita and John's life spiral into?

2. Where does Anita return to in Chapter 7?

3. What did Granz produce with Buddy Bergman?

4. What type of songs did Anita choose to sing?

5. What did Granz's company produce?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Anita and John's relationship.

2. Describe what Chapters 6 through 9 show the reader about Anita's life?

3. What happened to John in Chapter 12?

4. Who was Joe from Boston?

5. How did Anita feel about the band in Chapter 6?

6. Who is Norman Granz?

7. Describe what happened to Gene while Anita was on her leave of absence from the band.

8. What happened to Joe?

9. Describe Anita's first chance to pursue her career as a solo artist.

10. Describe Anita and Benny Goodman's relationship.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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