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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. What heritage was Xaviera's father?
2. Due to her staff's lack of competence, what was Xaviera unable to do?
3. Which of the following betrayed Carl's treatment toward Xaviera when she saw him in New York?
4. When Xaviera returned to New York after leaving Puerto Rico, what did she do for two months for work?
5. Who did Xaviera call out of desperation when she was blackmailed?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss Carl's treatment toward Xaviera when she went to visit him in New York.
2. Describe Xaviera's second brothel location and why she decided to move the location.
3. Discuss the relationship between Xaviera and Helga.
4. Explain Xaviera's thoughts on prostitution and police that she discusses in "Chapter 7, Arrests".
5. How did Xaviera meet Carl Gordon?
6. Describe the first scene from the book, The Happy Hooker.
7. When Xaviera was arrested and placed in the Tombs, what did she discuss about what she learned about other prostitutes?
8. Who did Xaviera move in with when she moved to South Africa and what event happened while she was there?
9. Describe Xaviera's thoughts on Carl's mother, Mrs. Gordon, in "Chapter 4, Dutch Treat".
10. Describe Carl's residence when Xaviera went to visit him in "Chapter 4, Dutch Treat".
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The title of "The Happy Hooker," as well as the titles of each chapter in the book, are very descriptive and tell readers a lot about the book before even reading it. Discuss the importance of the title of the book as well as the titles of the chapters and how they define the book as a whole. Cite examples from the book in order to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
"In Chapter 14, The Business of Pleasure," Xaviera discussed the monetary concerns of operating a brothel. What things did Xaviera say cost the most? The least? How did she decide what to charge her customers? Cite examples from the book in order to support your response.
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