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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. What did Bo or Virgil do that Will wants them to fix?

2. What does Elma get him instead of alcohol?

3. Who leaves the cafe to go across the road?

4. Why does Will suggest that Carl wake up the passengers?

5. Who does Carl flirt with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What announcement does Virgil make?

2. What information does Will share with Grace and Elma about their prediction?

3. How does Bo feel after he apologizes to Cherie and what does Virgil do to try and help?

4. How does Cherie feel about her current situation with Bo and what conclusion does she come to about marriage?

5. What does Virgil ask Grace after the bus leaves?

6. What were Grace and Carl doing at the beginning of Act 3?

7. Why does Cherie's resistance astound Bo?

8. Why does Cherie get annoyed when Bo talks to her trying to tell her that he has a tender side?

9. Where does Virgil decide to head?

10. How does Bo feel after hearing Cherie sing and how does she react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way does this play explore relationships? Do you feel that the exploration of these relationships would change if this play was set in modern times? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways is it obvious to the reader that the author was born in Kansas? Do you feel that he was better able to make this play seem realistic since he was born in Kansas? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Cherie believes that respect is an important aspect of love. Do you agree with her belief? What other things are important in your opinion? Why do you feel that way?

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