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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. Where is Junior going in Act 1, Scene 4?

2. How much is the fund that Pops will be awarded based on the settlement terms in Act 2, Scene 3?

3. What is Pops doing in the opening of Act 1, Scene 5?

4. What color clothing is the Church Lady dressed in, in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What is one of the key themes in Between Riverside and Crazy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conflict occurs between Junior and the Church Lady in Act 2, Scene 3? Why does this conflict emerge?

2. What simile does Lulu use to describe her love for Junior in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. What does the Church Lady ask Pops for money for in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What is the main stipulation surrounding Pops's lawsuit?

5. How have the circumstances of Oswaldo, Lulu, and Junior changed in Act 2, Scene 4?

6. When and where does Act 2, Scene 1 take place in relation to the previous scenes in Act 1?

7. How would you describe O'Connor's relationship with Pops?

8. What is the time frame of Act 1, Scene 4 in relation to the scenes around it?

9. When and where do the stage directions indicate Act 2, Scene 4 begins?

10. How does Pops describe the circumstances of his injuries in Act 2, Scene 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Oswaldo in Between Riverside and Crazy. What has led to Oswaldo living in the apartment with Pops? What is revealed of Oswaldo's past? How does Oswaldo's character evolve in the play?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Pops' ongoing civil lawsuit in Between Riverside and Crazy. What are the circumstances of the lawsuit? For how long has the suit been awaiting settlement? What obstacles does Pops face with the settlement?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the setting of Between Riverside and Crazy. What is the importance of the setting to the plot of the story? What imagery is described in the stage directions for the setting of the play? How does the setting change in the course of the play?

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