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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. Which character introduced in Act 1, Scene 3 will be important to Ferguson's life in the future?

2. Ferguson's office also doubles as a ________________.

3. What does Ferguson note about Dorothy as she drifts off to sleep?

4. What are Dr. Ferguson and Dr. Wren arguing about as they enter the room?

5. Who spits in the jar to provide a sputum sample?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author show that Barbara is enamored with Ferguson?

2. How has the Depression affected the hospital's financial situation?

3. How does the author leave the reader with a feeling of ambiguity related to Barbara's behavior as Act 1, Scene 4 ends?

4. What is the setting of Act 3?

5. What is the dramatic point that is illuminated in Act 3?

6. What startling statement does Laura make to Ferguson about his work and their life together?

7. What is Hochberg's opinion of Ferguson's readiness to accept an associate's position?

8. In what ways does the author show that Ferguson's true calling is medicine?

9. How does Ferguson countermand Cunningham's orders for Dorothy's pain medication?

10. What shocking information does Spencer reveal to Hochberg at the conclusion of the meeting/

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Barbara. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her, if anything, at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 2

Even though they are both young, single women, Laura and Barbara seem very different. Compare and contrast Laura and Barbara. What similarities do they share? How are they different?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Laura. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her, if anything, at this point in her life?

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