The Rez Sisters | 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, Scene 1

1. Describe the opening scene of the play.

2. What is the main subject of conversation between the women in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. What do the women in Act 1, Scene 1 say they want to do with their bingo winnings?

4. What type of clothes is Philomena wearing as she helps her sister with the roof? What happens to them?

5. What does Pelajia comment to her sister, Philomena, about bingo and the old ways?

6. Why is...
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