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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 first introduces Jen to the "dolls"?
2. Why is Jennifer in New York in October of 1947?
3. What piece of furniture does Neely move into the apartment?
4. How much does Anne's room cost?
5. What agency represents Neely?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do you believe Miriam is upset upon hearing that Jen is pregnant?
2. Why does Jennifer hide her true identity, lie about her age, and change her name?
3. Why is Mel so concerned that he will not be taken seriously in Hollywood?
4. Why does Miriam hire a private eye to track Jennifer?
5. What are the reasons that Jennifer is unhappy in California? (There should be at least three.)
6. How does Anne react when Allen proposes to her and asks her to leave Bellamy and Bellows?
7. 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?
8. Why does Helen Lawson allow Neely to take Terry King's place in the musical?
9. Why does Miriam come to NYC to see Jen?
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
What is your definition of a hero? Using that criteria, do any of the characters in Valley of the Dolls qualify as a hero? Why or why not? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
At the end of the novel, Anne says, "She knew now there would always be a Neely, or a Margie... but each time it would hurt less, and afterward she would love Lyon less, until one day there would be nothing left-no hurt, and no love." Analyze this quote. What does Anne mean when she states it? Do you agree or disagree with this new outlook on life. Support your answer with evidence form the text.
Essay Topic 3
Analyze the characters of Jennifer and Neely. How are they similar and how are they different? What are the conflicts in their lives that define them and their relationships? How do their character traits and conflicts affect their relationship with Anne? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
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