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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. What happens when Philip grabs Mollie in a fit of anger?
2. How is Mollie mentally affected by Philip's emotional outbursts?
3. What does Philip admit to Mollie that he needs and can't go on living without?
4. What does John's profession symbolize to Mollie?
5. Which character tries to calm Philip down when he is upset with Mollie for wanting to leave him?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Paris's reaction to his father's idea of leaving?
2. What is the point of tension about when Philip and John meet for the first time over dinner?
3. What happens when Philip tries to seek answers as to why he is cursed with such madness?
4. How does Hattie react to seeing Philip back home for the first time?
5. What is John trying to figure out about the relationship between Mollie and Philip?
6. How does Mollie believe Philip died?
7. How is Mollie the square root of wonderful?
8. What do Mother Lovejoy and Sister subtlety attempt to sway Mollie into doing?
9. Describe the background of Philip Lovejoy.
10. What are the blueprints that Paris carries from the barn into the house going to be used for?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and Contrast the roles of Sister and Mother Lovejoy. In which ways are the ladies alike in their thinking regarding Philip? In which ways are they different? Is one woman more of an enabler than the other? Explain your answer and use evidence from the text.
Essay Topic 2
Describe the tone and mood of The Square Root of Wonderful. What does the authors attitude imply? Discuss the elements of pessimism, optimism, earnestness, bitterness, joy, and seriousness that are embedded in the play. Discuss the choice of objects, details, images, and words that contribute to the mood of a play. Explain your answer by using specific scenes and characters.
Essay Topic 3
Family obligation is a heavy burden for many people. Mollie is passionate over Philip, but also feels a commitment to him because of their past and because of her obvious involvement with his family. Discuss how family obligation can sometimes blind us from our true hearts desire and can serve as the ultimate obstacle to happiness because of the weight of responsibility. How does Mollie represent that weight? Use examples from the text.
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