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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. How old are General Griggs and his wife?

2. Who opens the door for Kurt so that Kurt can pull Teck outside?

3. What is Ben's weekly salary from his father?

4. In "The Autumn Garden," who comments about a "juke-box song called Constance"?

5. What drink is being consumed at the beginning of Act II in "Another Part of the Forest"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What packages has Marthe brought to the house in Act II of "Watch on the Rhine"?

2. Describe Sara's appearance in Act I of "Watch on the Rhine."

3. Why is Oscar angry at Sam Taylor in "Another Part of the Forest"?

4. What is the scene when the curtain rises in Act II of "Another Part of the Forest"?

5. What situation has Rose so upset in Act I of "The Autumn Garden"?

6. Lavinia reveals in Act III that God has told her to tell the "awful truth." What is the awful truth that she's referring to?

7. What is Constance doing and how is she dressed when Act II of "The Autumn Garden" begins?

8. How does the last act of "The Autumn Garden" open?

9. What is the description of Kurt that Teck has?

10. What is Carrie upset at her son?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When plays are performed, they are critiqued by drama critics. Choose one of the plays and describe as a drama critic might whether or not the play was worth reading (or watching). Why did Hellman write this particular play and what meaning was she trying to communicate?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the six plays and discuss its symbolism.

Essay Topic 3

Compare the social issues present in "Six Plays by Lillian Hellman."

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