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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Philip was younger, how long did he think love and joy would last?
2. What happens to Mollie's attitude after she hears John's story about the sailor?
3. What is the best phrase to describe Philip's perception of his world during this dark time?
4. What has Philip taken with him in the early morning after asking Paris to come away with him?
5. What has Mollie done in the middle of the night?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The allure of security is a driving force in the plot development of The Square Root of Wonderful. How important is security in a marriage or relationship in the present day? How important was the role of security in a marriage or relationship in the 1950s? Discuss how love and marriage differ in terms of needs and desires now versus then, weaving in security and safety in your response.
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 is the crisis of The Square Root of Wonderful? Describe the moment when the conflict reaches a turning point and the opposing forces in the story meet. This is the time when the conflict becomes the most intense. Use specific scenes from the play and be sure to point out specific characters and dialogue.
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