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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. In Act One, Scene Two, when are Jim and Gwen leaving?

2. What does Tom say will do for his mother to give him for Christmas in Act Two, Scene Four?

3. How does Vic think the trip will be for Tom?

4. Who does Roy give a message from about the flowers in Act One, Scene One?

5. In Act One, Scene One, who provided the lumber for the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Vic come to check on a noise she hears in Act Two, Scene Four, and what does she find?

2. What conversation do Meg and Tom have before they leave?

3. What complaint does Roy have about Coral's behavior at school functions, and how does she respond?

4. Who does Roy thank in Act One, Scene One?

5. What does Tom say when he hears Gwen disparaging his family?

6. In Act Two, Scene Two, what conversation does Meg have with her father about her mother?

7. How does Harry say that he and his family will spend their holiday?

8. What happend to Roy and Coral's son, and why does Roy say that he had to go?

9. What does Gwen say about Tom and his family?

10. What does Gwen complain about in Act Two, Scene Two?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tom has cancer. Is Tom’s cancer terminal? Why do Tom’s parents keep the news that he is dying from him? Why does Tom not tell his parents that he knows he is dying? How are the secrets that they keep hazardous?

Essay Topic 2

Gwen has made sacrifices for Meg. What sacrifices has Gwen made for Meg? Why has Gwen made sacrifices for Meg? Why is it so important for Gwen that Meg never have to experience the poverty she experienced?

Essay Topic 3

Allusions are figures of speech used when an author mentions a person, place, or thing, but does not provide background information about the person, place, or thing. What are some allusions that the author uses in the play? Is research required to understand the allusions the author makes? Does the use of allusions make understanding what is happening difficult?

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