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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 job does Mr. Klabber offer Marjorie in Chapter 10?

2. Where does Marjorie join a dramatic group in Chapter 12?

3. Why will Sandy not be going to medical school?

4. How old is Marjorie when the novel begins?

5. What does Noel think of the West Side girls he has dated?

Short Essay Questions

1. What faults does Marjorie see in Sandy in Chapter 5?

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

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

4. Describe Marsha's parents.

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

6. What does Marsha tell Marjorie about her acting ability in Chapter 6?

7. What does Marjorie believe the South Wind staff would be shocked to learn about her relationship with Noel?

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

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

10. Describe Marjorie at the beginning of the novel.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss conflict in "Marjorie Morningstar." Who is in conflict with whom? What events or situations causes these conflicts? Are the major conflicts resolved? If so, how?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Marjorie's character growth throughout the novel. How does she compare at the beginning of the novel and the end of the novel? What led to her growth as a character?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Wouk's use of irony. What are the different types of irony? Are there examples of each type in the novel? What are some examples of irony in the novel? What do these examples mean?

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