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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Dr. Lyman heading?

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

3. What happens to Bo when he hears Cherie singing?

4. What does Will do to Bo at the end of the fight?

5. Why does Dr. Lyman get progressively drunker?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Elma was excited to learn Dr. Lyman's real purpose in wanting to date her? Do you believe she indeed has sexual powers? How would you react if you were Elma? Do you feel her feelings are justified? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What judgments do you make about the character Dr. Lyman? On what do you base these judgments? Do you believe he would have been a good teacher? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In what way does this play explore relationships? Do you feel that the exploration of these relationships would change if this play was set in modern times? Why or why not?

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