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

Short Answer Questions

1. What time is it when Act 2, Scene 2 opens?

2. What type of flowers has Lola used for a floral arrangement?

3. What decision does Lola make at the end of her dream?

4. What do Marie and Bruce plan to do before flying to Cincinnati?

5. Who is Ed Anderson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the taboo of pre-marital sex in the 1950s. Compare and contrast pre-marital sex in America during the 1950s to pre-marital sex in America today. What major changes have occurred, both positive and negative?

Essay Topic 2

The play seems to come full circle from Lola calling out for Little Sheba and then finally realizing that Little Sheba is not going to return. Do you think Lola is really satisfied in her own mind? Or is she just temporarily pacifying Doc? Explain your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

There are several events of foreshadowing in the play. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

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