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

Short Answer Questions

1. Someone had spread disposable ____ all over Peggy Jean's lawn.

2. What are Howard and his wife sitting on when they see Leigh's shocking show?

3. Who does Peggy Jean befriend at rehab?

4. Who calls Peggy Jean to tell her she should look outside?

5. What publication does Max pick up after being let go by his agent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The first two sentences of the book read, "'You exposed your penis on national television, Max. What am I supposed to do?'" What is/are the effect(s) of opening the book this way?

Essay Topic 2

What is Bebe's approach to selling items on Sellevision, and why does it work? Compare Bebe's style of selling to that of another character, such as Peggy Jean or Trish. Can you think of any current television hosts or celebrities that employ the same approaches?

Essay Topic 3

The novel mentions the Lifetime television network often. Men in the novel--Max, in particular--seem to view Lifetime differently than women, such as Leigh and Bebe. How does each gender view the network? Why do you think there is such a difference between men and women on this issue in the novel?

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