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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Cleo admits she wants what out of life?

2. What does Mr. Wax compliment about Cleo?

3. Cleo informs Frenchy she does not have what color hair?

4. Stark tells Cleo he could offer her what type of life?

5. What are Clark and Stark doing at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rocket to the Moon takes place over the period of several months, in the stifling heat of summer.

1) What is significant about the season in which the story is set?

2) How does the weather affect the characters and drive their actions?

3) Identify the symbolism of the weather.

Essay Topic 2

Cleo achieves a character transformation in Rocket to the Moon.

1) Who is Cleo when the story begins? What is she afraid of? How does she protect her image?

2) When does Cleo begin to change as a person? How does she grow as a person?

3) What helps Cleo develop and grow? How does her growth affect the others in the play?

Essay Topic 3

The setting of Rocket to the Moon is an important backdrop for the action that takes place. Analyze the use of setting in Rocket to the Moon.

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