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

Short Answer Questions

1. To where is this train headed?

2. For what are Peachy, dressed in a tux, and Joe, dressed in a plain dark suit, waiting?

3. What does Adolph say about the sweater?

4. What does he call the Christmas tree?

5. How does Lala react to this greeting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Boo is in denial over several issues.

Part 1) What are these issues? Why is she unable to accept what other tell her?

Part 2) How does this denial reflect how important Judaism is in her life?

Part 3) How is the role Judaism plays in her life in conflict with the fact she is Jewish and others know she is Jewish? Why is she considered a Jew, even though she does not practice the religion?

Essay Topic 2

There is a serious confrontation between Joe and Sunny towards the end of the first act.

Part 1) Describe this confrontation. Why does it take place?

Part 2) How do the aspects that they first found attractive about one another now cause tension?

Part 3) How does the love triangle play into all of this tension and hostility? What is the connection between this hostility and the theme?

Essay Topic 3

There is dramatic scene in Act II between Sunny and Joe.

Part 1) How is this the thematic and dramatic climax of the play?

Part 2) Why does this confrontation take place? How do their differences and lack of understanding play into this confrontation?

Part 3) What is ironic about what directly follows this confrontation?

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