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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Timmy say that he called looking for his father?

2. What time does John think he will call the police?

3. What is the reason Nettie visits her mother?

4. How does Nettie describe the experience of being gone?

5. What does John call Nettie and Timmy, according to Timmy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nettie and John have a different approach to Timmy as he returns home. They are both contrasting and revealing at the same time. Explain in detail both parents' view of their son and his situation at the beginning of the play. Use specific examples from the play to describe how those views affect each character.

Essay Topic 2

Timmy decides to leave, causing a series of events that lead to the end of the play. Explain why he has decided to leave and what that means for his character's development. What events influenced his decision and why? Does Timmy appear to be looking forward to leaving? Why or why not? What does that say about the decision itself? Was there another option that Timmy had besides leaving? If so, explain it. If not, explain why leaving was his best choice.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the way Nettie and John met and the reasons they were married. What was Nettie looking for? How did John appear to her? Did she understand that he would eventually disappoint her at the time? How has Nettie changed? Has John changed or remained the same? Why does their past represent some of the major reasons for their failing marriage?

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