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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paris respond to his father's idea of leaving?

2. What is covering the furnishings in Paris's house after his father's death?

3. How does Mollie describe the memory of Philip?

4. What is the best word to describe the scene between father and son when it becomes clear that Philip intends to kill himself?

5. Why does Philip need Paris to accompany him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The way the Lovejoys express their love is different for each character. Sometimes we are unaware that someone is trying to love us because they are going about it in a way we are not accustomed to. Discuss the love relationships between Mollie and Philip, between Sister and Philip, and between Paris and Philip. In what ways was love shown outwardly and in what ways was it hidden and how did this show of love affect the well being of each character?

Essay Topic 3

What are the implications of the falling action and resolution (or denouement ) of the play? How has the character of Mollie changed? How has the Lovejoy family accepted changed into their life? In what ways was the resolution inevitable?

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