The Homecoming Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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The Homecoming Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. In which city does "The Homecoming" take place?

2. Where does Ruth tell Lenny she and Teddy live?

3. Aside from Teddy's education, why does Lenny say he envies Teddy?

4. Where did Sam get some cigars?

5. When Max comes downstairs, what does he say woke him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Max threatens violence toward his son Lenny at different points in the play; give one example.

2. What does Lenny ask his father about the night he was conceived?

3. What story Lenny tells Ruth after he has asked to hold her hand?

4. What does Max mean when he uses the phrase "one flow of stinking pus after another?"

5. "The Homecoming" takes place in an old London house where four men live. Who are these men and how are they related to each other?

6. Describe Max's attitude toward his brother Sam.

7. When Max comes downstairs complaining of noise, what kind of an explanation does Lenny give?

8. Throughout the play, Max verbally abuses his son Joey; give an example of this verbal abuse.

9. How does Max respond to Lenny's question about his conception?

10. What is the relationship between Max and Rose and what two other characters have the same relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the impact of the character of MacGregor who, although never actually appearing in the play, has a profound influence on the family.

Essay Topic 2

The subject of prostitution comes up several times during the play. Give at least two examples and explain what larger implication this subject carries.

Essay Topic 3

Although Max is a poor example of a father, he seems to know what a father should be. Discuss some specific examples of his fathering skills and explain what proof exists in the play that he seems to understand what makes for a good father. Why do you think Max chooses to father in the way he does? Give examples from the play back up your reasoning.

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