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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. On what date do Nelly and Mel plan to marry?
2. What office co-worker does Anne turn down for a lunch date?
3. Which best describes why Mel doesn't want to follow Neely to Hollywood?
4. Why does Anne have to go to Lawrenceville in the Winter of 1946?
5. Where does Jennifer want to take Tony Polar to get married?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Anne first met Allen, what did she think that he did for a living? What does he actually do for a living and why did he hide his profession from Anne?
2. 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?
3. Why does Lyon leave?
4. Anne asks her mother if she ever really loved Anne's father. What makes Anne ask this question?
5. Why is every girl in the office and in New York in love with Lyon Burke and how does Anne react to this news?
6. How does Anne react when Allen proposes to her and asks her to leave Bellamy and Bellows?
7. Why doesn't Anne know anything about the New York social scene?
8. Why is Neely so impressed to have a "living room with a white rug"?
9. Why does Anne want to sell all of her parents' belongings?
10. Why does Miriam hire a private eye to track Jennifer?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Between Jennifer North and Neely O'Hara, which person achieved more success in their lives? Both were highly motivated people who used what "God gave them" to reach their goals. In your opinion, who succeeded the most and why? Use examples from the text to support your opinion.
Essay Topic 2
What do you believe the theme of the novel is? Remember, a theme starts out as a universal idea that anyone can relate to and then is narrowed down to the novel specifically. Describe the theme and defend your answer with examples from the text.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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