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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. What payment does Mrs. Potts give Hal in exchange for his work?

2. Who joins Rosemary and Millie while they dance?

3. On what American holiday does PICNIC begin?

4. What do Rosemary and Flo talk about regarding Helen?

5. What type of job does Alan say he can get for Hal?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alan know that he no longer has a chance for a relationship with Madge?

2. Which two characters appear first in Act 3, Scene 1?

3. How does Madge hurt Hal when he kisses her goodbye?

4. What does Madge dream of when she hears the train whistle in the distance?

5. What do Hal and Madge symbolize for Rosemary?

6. What does Rosemary's pleading behavior show about her true needs?

7. Who is Rosemary and what is her outward opinion of men?

8. How do Flo's real feelings about Hal become evident?

9. What is Flo's response as she witnesses the interaction between Hal and Madge?

10. What is Hal's demeanor when he returns to the Owens household?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Inge's use of humor in the play. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 2

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the female characters. What is the presumed role of women in America during the 1950s? Explain by giving examples.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study on Hal. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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