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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. How many years does Noel plan to study for?

2. What book does Noel read after his epiphany?

3. What is Marjorie's role in the play in Chapter 39?

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

5. Why does Marjorie decide to work for her father?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where does Noel find a job in Chapter 23? What does he hope the job will allow him to do?

3. What does Marjorie tell Marsha about her relationship with Noel in Chapter 21? What does Marsha counsel Marjorie to do?

4. How does Noel criticize the Broadway play Marjorie has found a part in in Chapter 38? What does Noel believe Marjorie's destiny is?

5. Who does Marjorie see Noel with on board the Mauritania?

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

7. What do the Morgensterns invite the Ehrmanns to attend in Chapter 27?

8. Why does Noel leave Marjorie's house abruptly in Chapter 27?

9. What epiphany does Noel claim to have had after he left the Seder?

10. Who does Marsha marry in Chapter 34? What causes her anxiety about her marriage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the setting of the novel "Marjorie Morningstar," the first half of the 20th century. How does the setting impact Marjorie's choices and actions in the novel? What historical events take place throughout the novel? Do these historical events affect Marjorie's life?

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

Analyze and interpret the secondary characters of the novel. What are their defining character traits? What are their roles in the story? Describe their relationships with the protagonist, Marjorie.

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