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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. How much will Neely start at in Hollywood?

3. With what agency does Jennifer register?

4. What does Neely do when Jennifer tells her she is pregnant?

5. Why does Miriam yell at Tony loudly about him sleeping with other women?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jennifer's relationship with Maria.

2. What are the reasons that Jennifer is unhappy in California? (There should be at least three.)

3. How does Anne's family react to the news that she is moving to New York City?

4. Describe Helen's character.

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

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

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

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

9. Why is Neely so impressed by the fact that Mel is in love with her?

10. How does Neely feel about Helen Lawson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the two major settings of the book (New York and Hollywood). How are they similar and how are they different? Did either of these settings change the character who lived there? If so, explain how.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of dialogue in the story. Do you believe the use of dialogue moves the story forward or is it stilted? Would the story have been better told in a narrative form rather than using dialogue? Explain and defend your stance.

Essay Topic 3

The novel begins with a poem that describes how once you reach the epitome of your career, there is nowhere to go but down. Do you believe this is a true statement? Why or why not? Do you believe this is what happened to Jennifer, Anne, and Neely? Explain and use examples from the text for support.

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