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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 Xaviera describe Larry when they were in a relationship?
2. What was the basis of the Epilogue in "The Happy Hooker"?
3. With what type of emotion did Xaviera end the book?
4. What type of prostitute did Xaviera say she admired?
5. Who was Xaviera almost killed by in her story involving a sadist?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who was Abe the Bugger and what did he do to Xaviera, with her permission?
2. In "Chapter 11, Different Strokes for Different Folks, or, Wall Street and Me", how does Xaviera describe bankers who had been her clients over her time spent as a prostitute?
3. In "Chapter 12, Whipped (S)cream", what customers does Xaviera describe as being "more interesting" than others?
4. In "Chapter 12, Whipped (S)cream", what does Xaviera say she tried to avoid during her time spent with clients?
5. How does Xaviera describe Paul Lindfield's personality and characteristics?
6. In "Chapter 12, Whipped (S)cream", what event does Xaviera discuss that left her badly hurt?
7. What does Xaviera categorize for readers about the prostitution business in "Chapter 11, Different Strokes for Different Folks, or Wall Street and me"?
8. Discuss the girls who worked at Xaviera's brothel and what was expected of them.
9. What does Xaviera express disgust for in "Chapter 13, An Adult Tale, or, Fantasy and Me" when discussing her customers?
10. Discuss the relationship Xaviera had with Paul Lindfield in "Chapter 15, For Pleasure More Than Profit".
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Cultural influence plays a large role in "The Happy Hooker" due to Xaviera's own cultural heritage. In what other ways did culture influence Xaviera's life? How did the large display of culture described in Xaviera's life affect readers positively or negatively?
Essay Topic 2
"The Happy Hooker" involved many flashbacks from Xaviera's life. Discuss and describe how Xaviera used flashbacks in the book in order to help gain a reader's attention as well as tell her store. Cite examples from the book in order to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the relationship Xaviera had with her father and the one she had with her mother. Cite examples from the book in order to justify your response.
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