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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. Who says to Julia, "Oh, some of it's the truth, and some of it isn't"?

2. When does Act II take place in relation to Act I in "The Little Foxes"?

3. According to Karen, who finally put an "l" in could?

4. Where is Dr. Sloan in Act II of "The Little Foxes" ?

5. All three acts of "The Little Foxes" have the same setting. What is it?

Short Essay Questions

1. "The Children's Hour" was author Lillian Hellman's first play. Who did she dedicate it to?

2. What happens to Martha after she admits her love to Karen?

3. How does Mrs. Tilford find out that she was wrong to accuse Karen and Martha?

4. What is the importance of the keyhole in Mary's story?

5. Describe the Rodman living room in "Days to Come."

6. How does Wilkie talk Julie out of telling her husband the truth about Whalen's whereabouts when the murder takes place?

7. What does Horace tell Regina he is doing about the stolen bonds and the inheritances he will leave?

8. How is Leo Whalen described in "Days to Come"?

9. Why does Martha believe that Karen is letting the school "go to hell"?

10. What happens with the students at the school in Act II of "The Children's Hour"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Change is a big part of literature, whether it's a short story, a novel, or a play. Always, a character must change. Explain why this is necessary, giving examples from Lillian Hellman's "Six Plays" to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the six plays and discuss its symbolism.

Essay Topic 3

"The Little Foxes" and "Another Part of the Forest" use the same main cast of characters at different times in their lives. Compare the two plays.

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