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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer
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Norma Jeane
Norma Jeane Mortenson was born at 9:30 a.m. on 1st June 1926, at California's Los Angeles General Hospital to Gladys Pearl Monroe Baker. Norma Jeane's childhood was an unhappy one, characterized by neglect, a series of foster homes, and emotional heartache.
Her mother began working full-time shortly after Norma Jeane's birth, in an effort to make ends meet. Norma Jeane set her sights higher and began to dream of becoming a movie star. The first studio she worked for decided to change her name to Carol Lind, however, the name didn't fit her and it was eventually scrapped. Ben Lyon then suggested the name, Marilyn, because it reminded him of his favorite actress: Marilyn Miller. Norma Jeane was pleased with the suggestion and added the last name Monroe, which was her mother's maiden name. It was then that Hollywood launched the new face and name, Marilyn Monroe.
Her mother began working full-time shortly after Norma Jeane's birth, in an effort to make ends meet. Norma Jeane set her sights higher and began to dream of becoming a movie star. The first studio she worked for decided to change her name to Carol Lind, however, the name didn't fit her and it was eventually scrapped. Ben Lyon then suggested the name, Marilyn, because it reminded him of his favorite actress: Marilyn Miller. Norma Jeane was pleased with the suggestion and added the last name Monroe, which was her mother's maiden name. It was then that Hollywood launched the new face and name, Marilyn Monroe.
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