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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. Why does Neely close her eyes as she performs?

2. Who is the star of the new Broadway hit in 1964?

3. Why can Jennifer not leave right away for France?

4. Who does Neely sing with at the psychiatric hospital?

5. How long was the luncheon for Jennifer's French boyfriend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Neely so nervous to do Kevin's show?

2. Why does Kevin secretly blame everything on Neely?

3. How does Henry take the news that Anne will be leaving him to become the Gillian girl?

4. Describe Jennifer and Claude's relationship.

5. What does Ted do after he and Neely fight when Neely finds him with another girl?

6. What do Neely's comments about Lyon spending time with other women tell the reader about her character?

7. What does Anne say about not marrying Lyon Burke and being changed when Henry asks her about it at lunch?

8. How does winning the Academy Award change Neely's life?

9. How does Lyon react when he finds out Jennifer Burke has been born?

10. Why does Jennifer kill herself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationships that Jennifer had in her life. How were these relationships similar to each other and how were they different? In your opinion, which was the best relationship for Jen?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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