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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Lola suspected Mrs. Coffman of doing at one time?
(a) Stealing from the church bazaar profits.
(b) Having an affair with Doc.
(c) Seducing Turk.
(d) Poisoning Little Sheba.

2. Which of the following does Lola not tell Marie about her marriage to Doc?
(a) They came into some money.
(b) They lost a child.
(c) They married young.
(d) They had a big country club wedding.

3. What was Doc retuning home to get?
(a) A jacket.
(b) A screwdriver.
(c) A soda.
(d) A set of keys.

4. What does Doc do when Lola tells him about Marie and Turk making out last night?
(a) Talks to Marie.
(b) Gets up to leave.
(c) Finishes reading the newspaper.
(d) Goes back to sleep.

5. What does Doc tell Lola he heard last night?
(a) A stereo.
(b) A dog baring.
(c) A voice.
(d) An intruder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Doc hear that prompts him to leave the house?

2. Who is Lola?

3. Which of the following does Lola not mention when recalling the past?

4. What is Marie expecting from Bruce?

5. What sport does Turk play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lola talk about that makes Doc irritated?

2. What accusations does Doc make about Lola and Marie's men?

3. What does Doc say to Lola and Marie after he encounters Turk sneaking out of Marie's room?

4. What gesture does Mrs. Coffman extend to Lola while Doc is gone?

5. What does Lola's dream tell her about letting go of the past and moving forward?

6. Explain how Lola's loneliness continues to impact her life.

7. What irrational behavior does Doc exhibit in his rage toward Lola?

8. Why does the reality of Marie's behavior stir questions about Lola's behavior in Doc's mind?

9. What discovery does Lola make as Act 2, Scene 3 begins?

10. Who arrives at the house to help Lola and Mrs. Coffman with Doc?

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