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

Short Answer Questions

1. Charlie says that Da was always ______________.

2. How many pounds did Da receive as a legacy?

3. What did Charlie do that made Drumm never speak to him at work again?

4. What did Da do with the checks Charlie had sent him?

5. Why does Da say he will go to England now?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Regret seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of regret? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Leonard's use of symbolism and imagery in the play as related to the sunglasses sculpture. What does the sculpture represent? Which characters are especially affected by the sculpture and what does it mean to them?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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