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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many assistants help Bebe answer her fan mail?

2. What are several of the crew members watching before Max's screen test?

3. What does Peggy Jean think she should buy for Nikki as a thank-you for taking care of her family?

4. What is Bebe's yearly income from Sellevision?

5. What does Nikki call her generation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several characters in the novel have very different ideas of domestic happiness -- that is, what makes for a happy home life. Select at least three characters and use quotes from the novel to analyze the similarities and differences in their visions of domestic happiness. Possible character choices include Peggy Jean, John, Bebe, Leigh and Howard.

Essay Topic 2

The word "hypocrisy" is not reserved for talking about religion, though that is one of its most frequent usages. Do you think that any characters could be called hypocritical? Defend your response.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Peggy Jean is so bothered by Zoe's comments in her e-mails?

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