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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. Due to her staff's lack of competence, what was Xaviera unable to do?
2. What was the profession of Xaviera's father's first wife?
3. Whose approval of Carl was given when Xaviera went home to meet her family after Carl asked her to marry him?
4. What was in the letter Xaviera received at the beginning of "Chapter 6, Shakedown"?
5. What was the name of the jail that Xaviera was taken to during her first arrest?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Xaviera's second brothel location and why she decided to move the location.
2. Who was Rona Wong and how did Xaviera learn about her in "Chapter 4, Dutch Treat"?
3. What happened to Xaviera's father in "Chapter 3, South Africa"?
4. Explain Xaviera's thoughts on pimps when she discusses them in "Chapter 9, Call Me Madam".
5. Who was David and what was his involvement with Xaviera in "Chapter 8, Puerto Rico"?
6. Discuss Carl's treatment toward Xaviera when she went to visit him in New York.
7. Who is Pearl Greenburg and what was her role in Xaviera's life?
8. Discuss the events that led to Xaviera's arrest and incarceration in the Tombs.
9. How did Xaviera meet Carl Gordon?
10. Discuss where Xaviera was born and who cared for her while growing up.
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
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 3
Throughout the book, Xaviera showed many times where she was taken advantage of by others, including clients, boyfriends and more. Discuss how Xaviera was taken advantage of and the affect it had on her and the choices she made throughout her life. Cite examples from the book in order to justify your answer.
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