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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Warren, Jessica's views are __________.
2. Who does Jessica tell Warren she ran into?
3. According to Warren, his grandfather was what when he was young?
4. According to Jessica, who went with Dennis to get the drugs?
5. Who is Jessica obviously interested in but maintains her guard?
Short Essay Questions
1. Compare and contrast Jessica's home life with Warren's and how each is relevant to their life goals.
2. How does Dennis respond to Valerie when she calls on the phone?
3. What happened the night before when Valerie saw her broken sculpture, and how does Dennis feel about it?
4. What does Warren do when Jessica first arrives that makes her uncomfortable, and why?
5. Why is Jessica's remark about pot being more damaging to the lungs than cigarettes are relevant?
6. What is the misunderstanding between Jessica and Warren over Dennis's mother's profession?
7. What does Dennis tell Warren he did the night before when Warren arrives with coffee, and why it is significant?
8. Why is Jessica upset with Warren about Dennis's knowing what happened between them, and what does it reveal?
9. Why is Jessica reluctant to get involved with Warren?
10. Describe Warren's family.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What does the title of the play "This Is Our Youth" mean? How does the title influence the tone, characters, and plot of the play?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the past as a concept in the play.
1) Identify two important historical events that influence the action in the play.
2) Choose two characters and discuss their relationships with their personal pasts.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss domestic violence in the play.
1) Warren's sister's murder.
2) Warren's father's abusive behavior.
3) Dennis's abusive behavior.
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