Of Dreams and Goals
Latter-Day Saints
Is this success?
Mom of the year?
100
Our book begins as Mrs. McCurdy's story ends. Mrs. McCurdy died before she realized her lifelong dream. Her main complain throughout the book was that her "parents did not support her" desire to partake in this profession.  

What is an actress? 

100

A division of Christianity born in Palmyra, New York to which Jennette and her family belong. If you watch South Park you would know that the creators of that show are former members of _______

What is Mormon? 

100

After moving from a background sort of career, Jennette lands her first speaking role on a show that was, as Mrs. McCurdy put it, "the more underground SNL". 

What is Mad TV
100

Beyond selecting a career path for her daughter, Mrs. McCurdy also decided how she should be educated. She picked this particular education model which when properly implemented can be effective but for the student it is a bit isolating.

What is homeschooling? 

200

Jennette put herself through excruciating experiences in order to achieve her main goal. This goal is characterized by her attempt to get her mother to this emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment. 

What is being happy? 

200

Due to their constant lateness to Sunday's church services, the fact that they were not consistent with their tithe, the McCurdys were considered to be of this ranking by their congregation.. 

What is Second Rate? 

200

When charged with taking Jennette to her dance class, her dad decided to take this "vehicle composed of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars attached to the front wheel." It was her father's "attempt to save [her]". 

What is a Bicycle? 

200

In her perpetual effort to please her mother, Jennette suffered from this medical condition/eating disorder for most of her young life. At first, she felt this was a more elegant ("regal, in control, all-powerful") condition than its counterpart = bulimia.  

What is Anorexia? 

300

Is an experience that no one ever forgets. At first, Jennette dreamed of this happening at a younger age, perhaps with Frankie Muniz. She was surprised that it took placed at a Hampton Inn and Suites, Room 223 - with Lucas. 

What is a first kiss? 

300
A tradition/ritual of initiating a child into Christianity usually perform soon after birth if one's parents are Catholics. However, as part of their religious practices Jennette was not required to participate in this tradition until she was eight years old. 

What is Baptism? 

300

Jennette was able to land her first national TV commercial for Sprint PCS. This meant "residuals...! Enough to pay for" this piece of bedroom furniture made of oak. She bought it hoping "her mom won't fill it up with stuff". 

What is a bunk bed? 
300

At the end of the book Jennette finally declares how she feels about her mother. She diagnosed her with this " mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance."

What is a narcissist?

400
A skill required to succeed as a young child in the entretaiment industry. Jennette was able to accomplish it by making up a "story about [her] house burning down and [her] bothers dying in the fire". 

What is crying on cue? 

400
Is the Third person of the The Holy Trinity. IT spoke to Jennette frequently, but her grandfather confused its presence with Jennette's OCD. 

What is The Holy Spirit? 

400

Is an American teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider, which originally aired on Nickelodeon. This is the show that made Jennette McCurdy famous.

What is iCarly? 
500

As they approached their dying mother, each of Jennette's bothers confessed a major life event in an effort to yield a response from their comatose mother. Jennette came up with the one thing she knew would make her mom wake up. It has something to do with the number 89. 

What is her ideal weight? 

500

Church was Jennette's escape from her cruel reality. On Sundays she would work hard to ger her family ready. Her main goal was to make it there on time or at least not to be too late. But every Sunday, on their way to church, her mom had to pass by Rite Aid to by this item of clothing which she ripped out anger. 

What are tights/pantyhose? 

500

Is a thing that actors make to show their on-camera work. "Usually the goal is to show some variety, good performance moments and anything you shared the screen with a big actor".

What is a Demo Reel? 
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