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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Rose surprised when Shirley tells her that it will be several years before Sam is ready to care for a family?

2. Why can the Hildebrands not pay the rent?

3. What does Sam think about God?

4. Sam, disgusted, tells Rose that this man will want only one thing in return for his assistance. How does she respond?

5. What is Mrs. Maurrant making for Mrs. Buchanan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The neighbors believe Mrs. Maurrant is somewhat at fault for Mr. Maurrant's actions.

Part 1) Why do they believe this?

Part 2) Do they take her mental state into consideration? Why or why not?

Part 3) How does this attitude reflect the role of women in the late 1920s?

Essay Topic 2

Racism and prejudice permeates the minds of the characters.

Part 1) Give two examples of racism or other prejudice.

Part 2) How might these characters have learned to be prejudiced?

Part 3) How does this prejudice affect their relationships with other characters?

Essay Topic 3

Sam and Rose's relationships deepens as the play progresses.

Part 1) How?

Part 2) How do the neighbors respond to their relationship? Why?

Part 3) How does their separation from one another at the end of the play reflect their relationship at the beginning of the play?

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