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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. What does Lola compliment the milkman on?

2. What is Maria's major area of studies?

3. What sport does Turk play?

4. What is Marie doing as Act 1, Scene 1 opens?

5. What does Lola ask Doc to do when she returns?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lola's dream symbolize?

2. What behavioral changes does Lola exhibit in this scene?

3. What accusations does Doc make about Lola and Marie's men?

4. What is the symbolism of the javelin in Lola's dream?

5. What is the setting and who are the characters which open the play?

6. Explain how Lola's loneliness continues to impact her life.

7. Why does the reality of Marie's behavior stir questions about Lola's behavior in Doc's mind?

8. Why does Lola change her mind about Mrs. Coffman's involvement in Little Sheba's disappearance?

9. What is Lola's incentive to clean her house?

10. What does Lola tell Doc that disgusts him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Inge use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 3

COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA is a classic escape from reality story. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

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