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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. Who opens the third scene?

2. What is the happy time that Dorothea recalls in her life?

3. What was Dorothea's childhood like?

4. What does Artie remember from her own childhood?

5. What did Echo and her mother talk about on the phone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What skill does Echo have, and how does this skill become a form of communication between Echo and her mother?

2. Why does Artie feel her ability to remember everything is an inconvenience?

3. Why do you think Dorothea felt little or no grief when her husband died?

4. How does Dorothea force her value of education over motherhood on Artie?

5. Does Artie ever rebel from Dorothea?

6. Why do you think Dorothea has such high expectations of Artie?

7. Do you think Artie will be able to function away from her mother?

8. Who is the controller in the play? Who is being controlled?

9. What do you think the purpose of this scene 3 is?

10. How is Dorothea's educational treatment of Echo similar to how she raised Artie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Dorothea is in a coma, Artie and Echo fight about whether or not there is any value in interacting with Dorothea. Artie believes that Dorothea is nothing more than a vegetable. Echo believes she is still a person with feelings. Why do you think the characters are acting as they are? Use examples from the play to explain their actions.

Essay Topic 2

In scene 3, the character of Dorothea is explored. What are your feelings about Dorothea? Do you feel sympathy for her or do you think her techniques of raising children are inexcusable? Explore your thoughts on this complex character.

Essay Topic 3

The title of the play is a background theme throughout the play. Discuss why this title is appropriate for the play. Give examples of how it is used throughout the play.

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