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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who portrays Aunt Mary throughout the play?

2. What kind of car does Peck say that he bought for Li'l Bit?

3. In 1966, what year of school is Li'l Bit in?

4. According to Peck, people who work on Wall Street have a fire where?

5. Throughout the dance scene, there is a strange beeping sound that only Li'l Bit can hear. Where is it coming from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Li'l Bit and Peck are the two main characters. Use examples from the book of how other characters are represented. Why are all the other character represented by the Greek Chorus?

Essay Topic 2

"How I Learned to Drive" uses minimal props. For example, a charge is just two chairs. Action is often pantomimed, such as the act of driving or eating. Give other examples of the minimal set and explain why the author does this.

Essay Topic 3

Typically a sexual molester is represented as pure evil, but Peck is often represented as a sympathetic character. Cite examples where he is shown in positive light. Describe your impressions of Peck.

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