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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 word does Neely use to describe the pregnancy?

2. What does Tony Polar give Jennifer for Christmas?

3. To what does Anne compare her job?

4. Why does Anne have to go to Lawrenceville in the Winter of 1946?

5. Why did Jennifer leave the prince?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lyon leave?

2. Why does Neely switch from Bellamy and Bellows to Johnson Harris?

3. Why won't Anne go to Mr. Bellamy on behalf of her friend Neely?

4. How does Anne react when Allen proposes to her and asks her to leave Bellamy and Bellows?

5. Why does Miriam hire a private eye to track Jennifer?

6. Why doesn't Anne know anything about the New York social scene?

7. Why is Neely leaving Mel?

8. Why does Lyon say that he cannot marry Anne?

9. Why do you believe Miriam is upset upon hearing that Jen is pregnant?

10. Why is the paparazzi following Anne and how does she react to it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Valley of the Dolls, there is a huge emphasis put on finding a husband. Everyone but Anne seems obsessed with this idea. Is there still a huge emphasis placed on women to find husbands? If not, why do you believe this has changed? Use evidence from society and modern-day examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Valley of the Dolls is told in a unique way. Each chapter tells someone else's view of what is going on in life during the novel. The setting and narrator often shift. Would you consider this novel to be third person limited or omniscient? Explain your answer and use evidence from the text for support.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast two characters from the book. Be sure to take into consideration the characters' actions, personalities, and more when comparing and contrasting. Use a graphic organizer to help organize your thoughts. Use evidence from the text to support your assertions.

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