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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. How did Lyon get the money to buy out Henry and become an owner of Bellamy, Bellows and Burke?

2. How old is Jennifer going to be when she is discussing her new love?

3. Where does Neely catch Tim when he is cheating on her?

4. Where is the last spot Neely was spotted after leaving New York?

5. What award did Neely win to make her a powerhouse in Hollywood?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kevin Gilmore want Anne to be the Gillian girl?

2. Why does Lyon eventually decide to drop Neely from the firm?

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

4. Why does Anne say that Jennifer will always be in debt? Why is Jennifer really in debt?

5. Why does Neely not want to continue the tour?

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

7. Why does Jennifer kill herself?

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

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

10. Why did the studio blackball Ted's new girlfriend?

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

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

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?

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