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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 was Xaviera born?
2. Where did Xaviera work when she was arrested for the first time?
3. Who was Rona Wong?
4. What was the name of the jail that Xaviera was taken to during her first arrest?
5. What did Xaviera say about prostitutes and their chance of being arrested?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain Xaviera's placement in a concentration camp in "Chapter 2, A Family Affair".
2. Who was Rona Wong and how did Xaviera learn about her in "Chapter 4, Dutch Treat"?
3. Discuss the relationship between Xaviera and Carl when they first began dating.
4. What is the Mann Act and why is it discussed in "Chapter 6, Shakedown"?
5. Describe Xaviera's thoughts on Carl's mother, Mrs. Gordon, in "Chapter 4, Dutch Treat".
6. Discuss the relationship between Xaviera and Helga.
7. Discuss what Xaviera received at the beginning of "Chapter 6, Shakedown" that caused her worry.
8. How did Xaviera meet Carl Gordon?
9. What caused Xaviera to decide to change the brothel she worked for?
10. Describe the first scene from the book, The Happy Hooker.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Xaviera's relationships throughout the book. How did they compare and contrast with each other? Give examples from the book in order to justify your response.
Essay Topic 2
Throughout "The Happy Hooker," Xaviera often labeled certain prostitutes and brothels as low-class. Explain and discuss what Xaviera meant by "low-class" and how she felt she differed from these people and places. Give examples from the book in order to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss and describe Xaviera's imprisonment in a concentration camp. Cite examples from the book in order to explain how this event in the early stages of her life affected her and her relationships with others.
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