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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 long did Anita play for her first set at Off-Beat?

2. In Chapter 3, what was Don offered at the same time Anita was receiving an offer as well?

3. Where was Trilby or Betty playing by Chapter 3?

4. What did Anita show her talent was, during her first performance at the Off-Beat?

5. Where did Anita spend her summers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe James.

2. How does Chapter 2 end?

3. Who is Don Carter?

4. Describe Aunt Belle.

5. Describe Martha Raye.

6. Describe Gladys.

7. Why did Anita give her mom her dance contest money?

8. Who is Gene Kruppa?

9. What did Anita demonstrate her first night at the Off-Beat?

10. Describe the people Anita says could not maintain a menial job, like "regular folks".

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Anita's health by the end of World War II. How does her health reflect the type of lifestyle she was living?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Norman Granz and his attributions to the jazz and "beebop" music industry as well as his connection to Anita.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Anita and John Poole's relationship. Explain why she was initially fascinated by John and how did it prove to be the worst fascination Anita could have had.

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