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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. In what season does Anne arrive in New York?
2. What is the name of the reporter who covers Anne and Allen's engagement?
3. Anne Welles left her hometown of________________________ Massachusetts for New York City and a fresh start.
4. Which best describes why Mel doesn't want to follow Neely to Hollywood?
5. What is Neely's first impression of Helen Lawson?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Anne want to sell all of her parents' belongings?
2. Why does Miriam hire a private eye to track Jennifer?
3. What is Zeke Whyte's role in Neely's life?
4. Why is Neely so impressed by the fact that Mel is in love with her?
5. 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?
6. Why doesn't Anne know anything about the New York social scene?
7. Why does Lyon say that he cannot marry Anne?
8. Why is the paparazzi following Anne and how does she react to it?
9. 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?
10. Why do you believe Miriam is upset upon hearing that Jen is pregnant?
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
Anne Welles chose to leave Lawrenceville, Massachusetts to escape a life she felt was oppressive. In your opinion, did she find any more freedom in New York? Explain your answer using evidence from the text for support.
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