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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. Whom does Pops claim injured him in Act 2, Scene 1?
2. Where does Pops appear in the setting in Act 2, Scene 4?
3. What are strewn about the room in the opening of Act 2, Scene 1?
4. What is one of the key themes in Between Riverside and Crazy?
5. How much is the fund that Pops will be awarded based on the settlement terms in Act 2, Scene 3?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Pops describe the circumstances of his injuries in Act 2, Scene 1?
2. What is the time frame of Act 1, Scene 4 in relation to the scenes around it?
3. What will Pops receive if he signs the non-disclosure agreement to settle his lawsuit in Act 2, Scene 3?
4. When and where does Act 2, Scene 1 take place in relation to the previous scenes in Act 1?
5. How is the setting of the roof described in Act 1, Scene 4? What symbolism can be seen in this setting?
6. What conflict occurs between Junior and the Church Lady in Act 2, Scene 3? Why does this conflict emerge?
7. What additional provision does Pops demand of Caro before he will agree to sign the non-disclosure agreement in Act 2, Scene 3?
8. What causes the conflict between Oswaldo and Pops in Act 1, Scene 5?
9. What is revealed about Lulu's character in Act 2, Scene 2?
10. What is symbolized by Pops's departure in the end of Act 2, Scene 4?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Who is Lieutenant Caro and what is his relationship with Pops in the play? What is Caro's main objective in the story? Does he achieve that objective? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
What has led to the conflict that Pops has with his landlord? What are the options that Pops has for resolving this conflict? Is the conflict resolved in the course of the play? Why or why not?
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