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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 does Norma Jeane sing Happy Birthday to at Madison Square Garden?

2. Who is Whitey?

3. What note does Norma Jeane send out after marrying the Ex-Athlete?

4. What is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?

5. Whose letter does Norma Jeane rip up?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Norma Jeane move to New York in "After the Divorce"?

2. Who is Whitey?

3. Who is Porky Pig?

4. What does Norma Jeane think about sex in "The Collected Works of Marilyn Monroe"?

5. Why does Norma Jeane initially decline Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?

6. Who is Marigold?

7. Who is the Playwright?

8. What does the Ex-Athlete's family think of Norma Jeane?

9. Who does Norma Jeane sing Happy Birthday to at Madison Square Garden?

10. What is Norma Jeane's first comedy role?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Norma Jeane's coming of age. What outside influences made Norma Jeane's transition through puberty particularly uncomfortable for her?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the novel's depiction of Hollywood. Use evidence to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Norma Jeane's relationship with Bucky. What is the nature of this relationship, and what does it teach Norma Jeane?

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