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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. Oswaldo says in Act 1, Scene 5 that the person he visited called him a "weak addict just circlling" what (33)?

2. Who does Lulu ask about having called when she enters in Act 2, Scene 4?

3. When do the stage directions indicate Act 2, Scene 1 takes place in relation to the events of Act 1?

4. What setting is established for Act 1, Scene 4?

5. What does Pops tell the Church Lady that she gave him in Act 2, Scene 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Pops's "last wishes" that he relates to Junior in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What is the time frame of Act 1, Scene 4 in relation to the scenes around it?

3. Where is Lulu departing in Act 2, Scene 1? Why?

4. How is the setting for Act 2, Scene 3 described?

5. When and where does Act 2, Scene 1 take place in relation to the previous scenes in Act 1?

6. What is symbolized by Pops's departure in the end of Act 2, Scene 4?

7. How is the setting of the roof described in Act 1, Scene 4? What symbolism can be seen in this setting?

8. How would you describe O'Connor's relationship with Pops?

9. What conflict occurs between Junior and the Church Lady in Act 2, Scene 3? Why does this conflict emerge?

10. What is revealed about Lulu's character in Act 2, Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Pops' ongoing civil lawsuit in Between Riverside and Crazy. What are the circumstances of the lawsuit? For how long has the suit been awaiting settlement? What obstacles does Pops face with the settlement?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of justice in Between Riverside and Crazy. How does the playwright develop this theme through setting and imagery in the play? How does the theme relate to character? What symbolism relates to this theme?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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