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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 name was on the passes that Marcus used to show that he wasn't near the massacre in 1864?

2. When Ben Hubbard first appears in Act I of "Another Part of the Forest," who is behind him?

3. Where is Teck planning to go in the evening?

4. In "The Autumn Garden," who comments about a "juke-box song called Constance"?

5. Where will Sara and her family be arriving, and what is the expected time?

Short Essay Questions

1. How many children does Sara have, and what are their ages.

2. What is Teck's proposal to Kurt and then to David and Fanny?

3. What is Carrie upset at her son?

4. Why is Oscar angry at Sam Taylor in "Another Part of the Forest"?

5. How does the last act of "The Autumn Garden" open?

6. Describe Sara's appearance in Act I of "Watch on the Rhine."

7. What action does Kurt take against Teck in Act III of "Watch on the Rhone" for the cause?

8. What are the details of Ben's blackmailing of his father?

9. What is the description of Kurt that Teck has?

10. What are Kurt's plans in coming to America?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Julie in "Days to Come" is a character who seems to be searching for meaning in her life. She tells Whalen that she's been busy find out about herself. Discuss what Julie is looking for and what she has found out about her self and her desires.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the setting in terms of the era of "The Children's Hour" shows the theme of the play.

Essay Topic 3

The need for power or control is an important theme dominant in these six plays. Choose two plays and compare and contrast the theme of power and control in the plays.

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