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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hal tells Madge that Alan's father has ______________________.

2. Who arrives at the house to pick up Rosemary?

3. For what does Hal apologize?

4. What is Howard's response to Rosemary's begging to go with him?

5. What does Flo tell Hal after Hal asks Madge to leave with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Madge, Rosemary, Millie and Hal. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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