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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. In the beginning of Act 2, what activity has Philip resumed?

2. What does Paris dream of at the beginning of the play?

3. How does Molly respond to John's desire to commit to her?

4. Why does Mollie always take Philip back, despite his violent tendencies?

5. What has Sister never done that seems to astound others?

Short Essay Questions

1. What time does Philip wake?

2. What does Paris confide in John about?

3. What is Paris's reaction to his father's idea of leaving?

4. What are Mollie and Paris planning to do now that Philip is dead?

5. How has Mother Lovejoy attempted to help Mollie get to the train station?

6. What happens when Mollie announces to Philip that she plans to leave with John?

7. What does Paris's friend Hattie think of Philip?

8. What is the first thing Philip wants Paris to do when he wakes up?

9. What do Mother Lovejoy and Sister subtlety attempt to sway Mollie into doing?

10. Why does Philip want Paris to get dressed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and Contrast the characters of John Tucker and Philip Lovejoy. Include the ironies of their lives, including where they come from and who they have become. Discuss how their characters pull different, yet equally powerful emotions out of Mollie. Finally, include Mollie as the driving force of their decisions in your essay. Use 3 pieces of textual evidence in your essay.

Essay Topic 2

There is a fine line between genius and madness. Discuss how artistic genius can also be a curse. Include examples in history as pieces of evidence. Then, discuss how the character of Philip is a archetypal blueprint of a jaded artist. Include two pieces of dialogue in your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Paris and John Tucker. In what was is John becoming a father figure to Paris? In what ways is John different from Philip in his fathering techniques? In what ways is Philip different from John when it comes to fostering Paris's emotional well being. Is John's influence enough to sustain Paris or is Philip's presence necessary to his raising? Use textual evidence to support your findings.

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