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

2. Why is Lola sad after answering the phone?

3. What do Marie and Turk do that upsets Doc?

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

5. How does Doc react to hearing about Marie and Turk making out last night?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do Doc and Lola differ in their opinions of Marie's friend, Turk?

3. How does Lola engage the milkman to stave off her boredom?

4. How does the author use Doc's sneaking the whiskey out under his raincoat as foreshadowing?

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

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

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

8. What vulgar name does Doc call Marie and Lola and why prompts him to do so?

9. How does the author show that Doc has feelings for Marie?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA is a classic escape from reality story. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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