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

2. Where did Marjorie and her family used to live before the start of the novel?

3. How is Marjorie's performance received in Chapter 10?

4. What does Wally want a job as?

5. What is Marjorie's real surname?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 does Marsha tell Marjorie about the counselors at Camp Tamarack?

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

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

Who is Mike Eden and how does this character impact Marjorie's life? What does Marjorie learn about herself and others after meeting Eden? How does he compare to Noel?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Marjorie's acting career. What are some of the roles she has? What are some of the productions she is involved in? Is she a successful actress? What struggles does she face relating to her acting career?

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