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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. When did Duke have trouble with Al Freeman, Jr. while doing "My Sweet Charlie"?

2. What did Bob Banner, the producer of "My Sweet Charlie" tell Duke, confidentially, in Chapter 23?

3. Who was Joanna Barnes?

4. What was the gist of Duke's letter to Ethel Ross that her new manager told her not to send?

5. What restriction did Ethel Ross place on Duke during John Ross's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Duke happen to fall in love with Harry Falk?

2. Why did Duke want to make the film, Me, Natalie?

3. How did Judy Garland react when she was fired from The Valley of the Dolls?

4. How believable is Duke's story of her relationship with Frank Sinatra?

5. Why did Duke's pregnancy in Chapter 27 become such a media frenzy?

6. How did Duke compensate, in school, for being one of the shortest students there?

7. Why might Duke have been so uncomfortable with Joanna Barnes, Harry Falk's friend?

8. What caused Duke to suddenly take up smoking and swearing?

9. What made Duke's suicide attempt in Chapter 23 more serious that her previous tries?

10. Why, when Bobby Kennedy was shot, did Duke become so hysterical, even losing some control over herself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Ethel and John Ross's treatment of Duke while they had control over her. Use anecdotes from the book to make your essay clear.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the various ways in which the Rosses stole Duke's youth from her. How did this affect Duke later in life?

Essay Topic 3

Duke attempted suicide a number of times throughout her life. Describe the usual underlying reason for her suicidal thoughts. Explain why she was always saved in the end. Why did she finally decide that life is worth living?

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