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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. Who is Jennifer using for money and gifts in Philadelphia?
2. How much money is Mel offered with his new job?
3. Who did Jennifer North first marry?
4. Where are they when Jennifer reveals that she is pregnant?
5. Why does Anne have to go to Lawrenceville in the Winter of 1946?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is the paparazzi following Anne and how does she react to it?
2. Why does Jennifer go to Lawrenceville with Anne?
3. What does Miriam do to try break up Jennifer and Tony's marriage?
4. Anne and Lyon begin dating and make love for the first time in New Haven, Connecticut. Lyon says that it is okay if this is only for New Haven and Anne does not understand what he means by this. What does Lyon mean by this comment? Why is this something that Anne would not agree with?
5. Why does Jennifer hide her true identity, lie about her age, and change her name?
6. Why is every girl in the office and in New York in love with Lyon Burke and how does Anne react to this news?
7. Describe exactly what Anne's job will be at Bellamy and Bellows.
8. Anne asks her mother if she ever really loved Anne's father. What makes Anne ask this question?
9. Why is Neely leaving Mel?
10. Why does Anne want to sell all of her parents' belongings?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Helen Lawson is a kind of archetype in this novel. She is who all aspiring actresses wanted to be, but her life was not all fun and games. Explain the problems that Helen encountered in her life and how they held her back or affected who she was as a person. Use specific examples from the text in your answer.
Essay Topic 2
A tragic hero is a literary character who allows his or her own personality characteristics to get in the way of success and lead to his or her ultimate failure. Choose one character from Valley of The Dolls who you believe is a tragic hero. Why do you believe this character is a tragic hero? What are this person's personality characteristics that lead to his or her downfall or ultimate failure? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
What do you think of Anne's statements at the end of the book? It becomes pretty obvious that she has no intention to leave Lyon. What would you have done in her case? Do you think she is brave or cowardly for her making the choice she did?
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