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

2. What is Wally's job at South Wind?

3. According to Noel, why is his father disappointed in him?

4. Why is Uncle Samson working at South Wind?

5. What production does Marjorie audition for in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Sandy Goldstone? How does Marjorie know Sandy?

3. What does Marjorie do in Chapter 12 to help her land roles in the productions at South Wind?

4. Describe Marsha's parents.

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

6. How does Marjorie go up in the esteem of her classmates in Chapter 5?

7. What does Mr. Klabber offer Marjorie after her success in The Mikado?

8. Who is Maxwell Greech?

9. Who does Marjorie's mother send to South Wind to keep an eye on her?

10. Where has Marjorie and her family recently moved to and from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author of the novel "Marjorie Morningstar," Herman Wouk. What others works did he write? What similarities or connections can be found between this novel and Wouk's other work? How is he regarded in the literary world?

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

Discuss the motif of marriage in the novel "Marjorie Morningstar." Why do Marjorie's parents wish Marjorie to marry? What type of man do they hope she will marry? What does Marjorie think of marriage?

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