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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following items is a symbol in Act 2?

2. What is Elain wearing at the pageant?

3. Who does not understand why Carnelle is putting herself through the humiliation?

4. Who is Tessy looking for in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. Which character does Carnelle hope will alter her dress?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the attraction between Elain and Mac Sam. What attracts them to each other? What effect does the attraction have on each character?

Essay Topic 2

Which characters are seeking their self-identity? How do they seek to find it?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the statement Mac Sam makes about women needing to feel beautiful. How does this relate to the rest of the play? How is this a theme?

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