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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. Tobias is tired of Julia showing up at the house with __________________.

2. Who does Tobias attempt to defend all the time?

3. What does Agnes worry about more than she worries about going mad?

4. What does Tobias give Julia?

5. Who leaves the room during a conversation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tobias respond when Julia picks on him?

2. How do Tobias and Agnes deal with Julia's fit of hysterics?

3. What does Julia want her father to do?

4. How does Claire respond to Tobias asking her about Alcoholics Anonymous?

5. Why is Agnes and Tobias's daughter, Julia, coming home again?

6. How does Agnes exhibit that she is so out of tune with her daughter's distress?

7. How does Tobias respond after hearing Harry's perspective on their friendship?

8. What does Agnes instinctively know about her guests and the chaos currently in her home?

9. What does Agnes consider to be a woman's responsibility in a marriage?

10. What prompts the unexpected arrival of Edna and Harry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the symbolism of Julia's bedroom. What does it mean for Julia? What does it mean that Harry and Edna have barricaded themselves in the room? Are there any other significant meanings that the bedroom adds to the story?

Essay Topic 2

Escape from reality is an important theme in the story. Cite at least three examples of how the characters attempt to escape from reality.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Tobias and Harry. What are their roles within the group of women? What is the trust factor with the women? What are the reasons the women love each of these men who are so dramatically different?

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