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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. When did the author learn about the real reason why Freddy had not met her before she left for boarding school?

2. Who brought Freddy back to New York?

3. What was the consequence when Mary and Fritz filed their lawsuit?

4. What were the three casinos Donald built in Atlantic City?

5. What was one of the rare instances when Donald gave Mary money?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the author compare Andrew Cuomo and Donald?

2. Where did the family gather in 1998 to celebrate Father's Day?

3. What were the author's plans when her grandfather got hospitalized?

4. What did Fred's children set up to avoid taxes on Fred's estate?

5. What did Fred suffer from towards the end of his life?

6. Why did Donald have to meet the bank every Friday and report expenses?

7. What did Donald offer Mary after she graduated from Tufts?

8. What project did Donald start in Atlantic City?

9. Who was Donald's new girlfriend in 1998?

10. Why did the author move to Long Island in 1994?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, analyze the author's description of her grandfather, Fred Trump. What do his origins, lineage, struggles and successes tell us about the person he was?

Essay Topic 2

In an essay, examine the conflicting feelings Mary Trump has for her name and her family.

Essay Topic 3

In an essay, examine Mary's feelings and relationship with her father. How does the author show her affection for him despite his misfortunes?

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