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

Short Answer Questions

1. How will Marlene's new office compare to her present office?

2. When Angie is awakened by a nightmare, the one word she says to Marlene is:

3. Why is Howard not coming in to work during the course of the play?

4. Where does Act 3, Part 1 take place?

5. What does Angie do with the perfume?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In thinking about Act 2, what evidence is there of the women act as bullies towards each other? Consider different groups of women in your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

How does the subject matter of babies help define Marlene's character? Consider Marlene's association or disassociation with the other women's experiences in Act 1.

Essay Topic 3

How is the way that Marlene has defined her power in the world different from or similar to the way that Nijo, Joan, Isabella, and Gret did? In terms of how their power was attained, which woman or women are truly the "Top Girls"?

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