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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. Who writes a letter of introduction for Marjorie in Chapter 22?

2. Where is Noel going to study in Chapter 38?

3. Who does Marsha marry in Chapter 34?

4. Where does Marsha invite Marjorie in Chapter 33?

5. Why does Marjorie pin all her hopes on a reconciliation with Noel in Chapter 40?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Marjorie quit her position at the top summer stock theatre?

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Marjorie think Noel has fled to Europe in Chapter 40?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What struggles does Marjorie face throughout the novel? What causes these struggles? How does she overcome them? How are her struggles associated with the setting of the novel? How are they associated with her background and the traditions of her family?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Wouk's use of symbolism in the novel "Marjorie Morningstar." What are some examples of symbolism in the novel? What do these symbols represent? How do the examples of symbolism relate to the principle characters?

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