Curse of the Starving Class | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Act 1

1. Describe the setting of Act One.

2. What is Wesley doing as Act One opens?

3. Describe Ella's appearance when she enters in Act One.

4. Why does Ella tell Wesley he should not be cleaning up the debris?

5. Why does Ella call the cops in Act One?

6. What alternate way does Ella suggest her husband can enter the house?

7. Why is Wesley not pleased that Ella calls the cops?

8. What...
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