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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 is the nature of the relationship between Madge and Millie?

2. In what state does the play take place?

3. What does Millie do that Rosemary thinks is scandalous?

4. What did the people in Hollywood tell Hal he would have to do to be on camera?

5. What does Alan say about Hal's college days?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hal share with Madge about his feelings of insecurity?

2. How are Rosemary's true feelings about men in stark contrast to her behavior?

3. What is Hal's demeanor when he returns to the Owens household?

4. Which two characters appear first in Act 3, Scene 1?

5. How does Alan respond when Madge apologizes for not going to the picnic the night before?

6. Why is Rosemary in a flurry of activity this morning?

7. How does Alan know that he no longer has a chance for a relationship with Madge?

8. What is the setting for the play?

9. Explain how Rosemary behaves in a humiliating manner with Hal because she is mad at Howard.

10. How has the foreshadowing of the train come full circle for Madge by the end of the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of love. Identify at least two themes about love in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study on Rosemary. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 3

The theme of evolving roles is an important one in this story. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

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