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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 setting established for Act 1, Scene 2?

2. Where does Junior say Oswaldo was supposed to be going this morning in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. What does Lulu say the horizon looks like to her in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. How does Lulu say she thinks Junior feels about the baby in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What does Junior say he will drop off when he leaves Pops's apartment in Act 1, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Junior criticize his father when he enters in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. How does Lulu respond when Pops asks her about getting a job in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What does Pops ask that makes Lulu hurt and angry in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. How does Pops describe Lulu when discussing her with Oswaldo in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. What is the relationship between Pops and Detective O'Connor?

6. How is the setting described in the stage directions for the opening of Act 1, Scene 3?

7. What are the main details of the lawsuit Pops is involved with?

8. What does Caro insinuate about Junior, Lulu, and Oswaldo in Act 1, Scene 3?

9. What are Pops and Lulu doing in the opening of Act 1, Scene 2? Why?

10. How did Caro obtain the money for the engagement ring? How much did it cost?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the conflict between Pops and Oswaldo in the end of Act 1. What leads up to this conflict? Is the conflict resolved in the scene? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of race in Between Riverside and Crazy. How does the author manifest this theme through character and setting? What symbolism and imagery relate to this theme? How does setting connect to this theme?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Pops's relationship with Junior in Between Riverside and Crazy. Do they have a close relationship? What tensions arise or emerge in their relationship? Are these tensions or conflicts resolved?

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