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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 Helen's reaction to Jo's dream?

2. What specific kind of dark scares Jo?

3. How does Jo burn herself?

4. What important question does Jo's boyfriend ask her?

5. What has Jo's boyfriend been carrying for her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What gift has Geof bought for Jo, and why is she so upset by it?

2. Why is Helen in ill health?

3. Does Geof think Helen was telling the truth when she told Jo her father was mentally challenged?

4. What does the contents of Peter's wallet reveal about him?

5. How do Geof and Jo's views on life differ? What do they find spurs their conversation?

6. Why is Jo's boyfriend concerned about meeting Helen?

7. How would you describe Helen's parenting strategy?

8. Who is more suited for motherhood: Geof or Jo?

9. Where is the bathroom in the new apartment?

10. Why would Jo rather be on the streets instead of in films?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the play's title. What are the implications of a taste of honey, as an action and a title for the play? Where are there instances in the text that demonstrate the idea? How do the characters exemplify the idea?

Essay Topic 2

After Helen leaves, Jo has to work two jobs to pay for the apartment, but tells Geof she loves that it is hers. What is the significance of Jo paying for the apartment herself? Is it a sign that she is growing up and becoming more independent and mature? If Helen has stayed, would Jo have taken this personal step?

Essay Topic 3

Geof and Helen are brought together by Jo: when Helen leaves, Geof takes over the role of caretaker. How is Helen later threatened by Geof? Is she simply homophobic, or is some small mothering part of her resurfacing to reclaim her child?

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