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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not in Marie's immediate plans?

2. What does Marie announce when she returns to the house?

3. Why does Lola leave the room?

4. What do Marie and Bruce plan to do before flying to Cincinnati?

5. Why is Lola frantic in the kitchen?

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

Inge uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the play and note why they are examples of irony.

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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