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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters the stage just after Mrs. Webb is done speaking at the wedding?

2. What does Emily say about the Earth?

3. What does Emily beg her mother to do at the end of the play?

4. What is the last thing the stage manager says in Act 2?

5. How old is Emily when she begins her new life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Emily learn about herself from her confrontations with George and how do these interaction cause her to change?

Essay Topic 2

Security and safety are two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout the course of this play. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice is a theme that is very prevalent in this play. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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