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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. Lola tells Doc that Marie was with whom last night?

2. What does Mrs. Coffman say when Lola tells her she is still looking for Little Sheba?

3. What does Marie suggest she and Turk do instead of kissing all the time?

4. Which of the following does Turk not do when Marie suggests they do something other than kiss?

5. Who does Lola call out for after Marie and Turk leave the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the beginning of the dream that Lola has.

2. How does Marie hurt Lola after Doc just gets her calmed down?

3. What is the significance of Marie's sudden departure from Doc and Lola's life?

4. What is Lola's incentive to clean her house?

5. How is Little Sheba referenced in Lola's dream?

6. What creates an argument between Doc and Lola early into the play?

7. What does Doc say he heard in the house last night?

8. What questions does Lola bombard Doc with about their life together and what is Doc's reply?

9. How does Doc perpetuate his denial of Marie's loose behavior?

10. What does Doc sneak out of the house with while Marie and Lola set the table?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Turk and Bruce. What are their roles within the story? What is the trust factor with women? What are the reasons Marie cares for both of these men who are so dramatically different?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Marie. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 3

The play seems to come full circle from Lola calling out for Little Sheba and then finally realizing that Little Sheba is not going to return. Do you think Lola is really satisfied in her own mind? Or is she just temporarily pacifying Doc? Explain your opinion.

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