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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Virgil say he doesn't ever want to marry?

2. What do Elma and Dr. Lyman do to keep in the spirit of the night?

3. How does Cherie feel about her situation with Bo?

4. Which of the following best describes Dr. Lyman's life?

5. Where does Dr. Lyman want Elma to take him in Topeka?

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

In what ways is it obvious to the reader that the author was born in Kansas? Do you feel that he was better able to make this play seem realistic since he was born in Kansas? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Which relationships end with new possibilities? Which relationships seem to be tied up tightly? Why do you think the author allows for some relationships to be tied and some to have new possibilities?

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