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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. Where is Marjorie taking acting classes in Chapter 4?

2. According to Marsha, what do the staff do after "lights out" in Chapter 10?

3. What bribe do Marjorie's parents offer her upon their arrival at South Wind?

4. Why does George decline Marjorie's invitation in Chapter 9?

5. Which character has a somewhat withered arm?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Noel describe West Side girls?

2. Where and why does Marjorie decide to change her career plans in Chapter 1? What is her new chosen career?

3. What makes Marjorie dread her brother's Bar Mitzvah?

4. Why does George decline Marjorie's invitation to her brother's Bar Mitzvah?

5. What is one reason Marjorie refuses George's marriage proposal?

6. What is Marjorie struggling with at the end of Chapter 3?

7. What does Marjorie learn about Noel Airman when she sees him at Wally's show at the Waldorf?

8. Where does Marjorie's mother arrange to stay in Chapter 4? Why?

9. What happens when Marjorie is thrown from the horse she is riding in Chapter 2?

10. How does Marjorie's performance in The Mikado go over?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and interpret the relationship between Marjorie and Noel. What do they feel about one another? How do they treat one another? What issues arise in their relationship? Are they able to resolve them?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and interpret the character Noel. What are his defining character traits? What is his connection to Marjorie? How does Noel influence Marjorie's life? Is he a good influence?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and interpret the character Marjorie. What are her defining character traits? What is her background? What obstacles and struggles does she face throughout the novel? How does she treat those around her? How is she viewed by others?

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