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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. After leaving Holland, where did Xaviera move?
2. Whose approval of Carl was given when Xaviera went home to meet her family after Carl asked her to marry him?
3. Who invaded the island that Xaviera and her family lived on when she was young?
4. Where did Carl tell Xaviera he was being transferred for his job?
5. Who did Xaviera recruit to work for her staff?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Xaviera meet Carl Gordon?
2. Discuss the events that led to Xaviera's arrest and incarceration in the Tombs.
3. What did Xaviera learn about Murray at the end of "Chapter 6, Shakedown"?
4. Discuss where Xaviera was born and who cared for her while growing up.
5. What happened to Xaviera's father in "Chapter 3, South Africa"?
6. Who is Pearl Greenburg and what was her role in Xaviera's life?
7. Describe Xaviera's second brothel location and why she decided to move the location.
8. Who was Rona Wong and how did Xaviera learn about her in "Chapter 4, Dutch Treat"?
9. Discuss the relationship between Xaviera and Carl when they first began dating.
10. Discuss Carl's treatment toward Xaviera when she went to visit him in New York.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Xaviera's career changes throughout "The Happy Hooker," and the reasons for each job she selected. Cite examples from the book in order to justify your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Throughout "The Happy Hooker," the police were often mentioned. What role did police play in Xaviera's life and career? Cite examples from the book in order to support your response.
Essay Topic 3
Throughout "The Happy Hooker," Xaviera spoke of her feelings of love toward certain people she had relationships with after only knowing them for a very short time. Discuss Xaviera's thoughts on love. Did she really love the people she dated? Explain your answer by citing examples from the book.
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