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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 did Xaviera travel after being released from prison the first time?

2. Where did Xaviera first learn about pimps?

3. Who showed up at Xaviera's apartment in "Chapter 5, What's A Girl Like Me?" and stole compromising photographs of her?

4. How many customers did Xaviera have per day?

5. What were the names of the two madams Xaviera was introduced to in "Chapter 5, What's A Girl Like Me?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the details involved in Xaviera's first time spent in jail at the Tombs.

2. Discuss where Xaviera was born and who cared for her while growing up.

3. Describe Xaviera's thoughts on Carl's mother, Mrs. Gordon, in "Chapter 4, Dutch Treat".

4. What is the Mann Act and why is it discussed in "Chapter 6, Shakedown"?

5. What are Xaviera's thoughts on prostitution in "Chapter 1, Rubber Souls" when discussing her first time in jail?

6. Discuss the relationship between Xaviera and Helga.

7. What caused Xaviera to decide to change the brothel she worked for?

8. Who did Xaviera move in with when she moved to South Africa and what event happened while she was there?

9. After working in a casino hotel, why did Xaviera stop working at this particular location and where did she decide to go next?

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

In "Chapter 3, South Africa," Xaviera goes home to find her father very ill. So far in the book, Xaviera spoke of the importance of the relationship she had with her father. Discuss Xaviera's reaction to her father's illness and how it affected her emotionally as well as the role it played for her later in life. Cite examples from the book in order to justify your response.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss and describe Xaviera's upbringing. What kind of relationship did she have with her parents? Did her upbringing have anything to do with the career path she chose? Cite examples from the book in order to support your answer.

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