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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. Why does Mother think that Da ruined Young Charlie's chances for a job?

2. Who is Charlie's younger self in the play?

3. What is the theme of DA as dramatized in Act 1, Part 1?

4. Drumm's visit with Young Charlie is essentially _____________________.

5. Why does Drumm think Young Charlie should be sent away?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the fight between Charlie's parents after Mother runs into an old friend who is married to the man Mother had loved.

2. How does Mary change in Charlie's eyes?

3. How does Act 2, Part 4 end?

4. What does Young Charlie represent for Charlie?

5. How do Young Charlie and Da differ in their responses to the legacy Da received?

6. What has become of the spectacles sculpture?

7. Why has Drumm come to the house to see Young Charlie?

8. What does Charlie learn about himself and the things for which he always blamed Da?

9. What does the melted sunglasses sculpture symbolize?

10. How does Act 2, Part 1 begin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leonard is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years after the end of the play and write a brief synopsis for Charlie's life. Will Da still be such a powerful presence in his life? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Da and Drumm. Both men want influence over Charlie but have their hold on him in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

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