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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 does Noel invite Marjorie in Chapter 22?

2. Who is Imogene?

3. Why does Marjorie telephone the director in Chapter 37?

4. From what stage production does Marjorie gain acclaim in Chapter 21?

5. What is the name of the woman who Marjorie converses with during a ping pong match?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sends Marjorie into a tailspin of worry in Chapter 28?

2. In Chapter 40, why does Marjorie believe Noel still loves her?

3. Who does Marjorie find at Noel's apartment in Chapter 28? Why does she become upset?

4. What does Mike Eden tell Marjorie when he takes her out onto the lake in Chapter 44?

5. What has plagued Marjorie during her year-long affair with Noel?

6. Upon graduating from college, what has Marjorie gained acclaim for, and what prospects does she have?

7. Why does Marjorie go on a whirlwind of dating in Chapter 33?

8. What is Guy Flamm's real reason for offering Marjorie a part in his play?

9. What does Noel disagree with his boss Sam Rothmore about?

10. Who does Noel blame for his failure after Princess Jones flopped?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What is the genre of the novel "Marjorie Morningstar"? What are the elements associated with this genre? What are some other novels of this genre? What do these novels have in common with "Marjorie Morningstar"?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of ambition in the novel "Marjorie Morningstar." Is Marjorie an ambitious person? What are her goals and dreams? Does she succeed?

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