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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. Each time Xaviera was arrested, what did the police always investigate?

2. What type of place did Xaviera first rent in order to run her brothel?

3. What type of prostitute was said to be considered low-class in the book?

4. What career move did Xaviera make in "Chapter 9, Call Me Madam"?

5. What heritage was Xaviera's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Carl's treatment toward Xaviera when she went to visit him in New York.

2. Discuss the relationship between Xaviera and Carl when they first began dating.

3. Who is Pearl Greenburg and what was her role in Xaviera's life?

4. Who was David and what was his involvement with Xaviera in "Chapter 8, Puerto Rico"?

5. Explain the events that took place when Xaviera and Murray went to meet the people who were blackmailing Xaviera.

6. Discuss where Xaviera was born and who cared for her while growing up.

7. Describe the first scene from the book, The Happy Hooker.

8. Describe Xaviera's second brothel location and why she decided to move the location.

9. Describe Xaviera's first location when she opened her first brothel.

10. Describe Xaviera's thoughts on Carl's mother, Mrs. Gordon, in "Chapter 4, Dutch Treat".

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of "The Happy Hooker," Xaviera spoke of the work of a prostitute in her day and of present day (when the book was published). Compare and contrast the job of a prostitute in Xaviera's day compared with the job of a prostitute when the book ends.

Essay Topic 2

The title of "The Happy Hooker," as well as the titles of each chapter in the book, are very descriptive and tell readers a lot about the book before even reading it. Discuss the importance of the title of the book as well as the titles of the chapters and how they define the book as a whole. Cite examples from the book in order to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout "The Happy Hooker," the police were often mentioned. What role did police play in Xaviera's life and career? Cite examples from the book in order to support your response.

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