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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. Which of the following does not accurately describe Cherie?

2. What does Dr. Lyman confess he has a hard time doing?

3. What type of alcohol does Dr. Lyman ask for?

4. What time of day is it as the play opens?

5. What does Dr. Lyman learn that causes him to be upset?

Short Essay Questions

1. What foods does Bo order?

2. Describe the character of Bo.

3. What information does Will share with Grace and Elma about their prediction?

4. What were Grace and Carl doing at the beginning of Act 3?

5. What does Dr. Lyman ask for and how does Elma respond?

6. How does Elma react to Dr. Lyman's suggestion and what does Dr. Lyman then tell her?

7. What does Dr. Lyman think about love and people?

8. What does Cherie ask Grace and Elma as soon as she enters the cafe?

9. What happens after Cherie slaps Bo?

10. What feelings about marriage does Virgil share with Bo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does Bo further alienate Cherie? Does he intend for his actions to be interpreted this way? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Cherie believes that respect is an important aspect of love. Do you agree with her belief? What other things are important in your opinion? Why do you feel that way?

Essay Topic 3

What redeeming qualities does the character of Dr. Lyman show throughout the novel? Do you believe he is a good person? Why or why not?

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