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

Short Answer Questions

1. From where has Mr. Buchanan just got back?

2. What does the policeman not want anyone to do?

3. What does Mrs. Maurrant tell her daughter that sometimes she thinks?

4. Where does Mr. Easter suggest they go after the funeral?

5. What has Mr. Buchanan received because of his wife and new baby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several characters in this play drink alcohol.

Part 1) Who are these characters?

Part 2) Why might they be drinking alcohol?

Part 3) What affect does this drinking play in their behavior and the decisions they make?

Essay Topic 2

The setting is very detailed.

Part 1) Describe the setting.

Part 2) How does the setting enhance the play?

Part 3) How can you relate to this setting? How is it relevant today?

Essay Topic 3

Mr. Maurrant shoots and kills both his wife and Mr. Sankey.

Part 1) Why does he murder them?

Part 2) What clues earlier in the play foreshadowed this action?

Part 3) How do various neighbors react to this event? Why do they react this way?

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