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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes how Dr. Lyman feels about where he used to work and the students there?

2. What is Cherie doing as Act II opens?

3. What does Will go off to check?

4. What do Virgil and Bo talk about that Virgil hopes will distract Bo?

5. What happens between the person who intervenes and Bo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Which of the characters in the novel seem to demonstrate a relationship with possibilities? What possibilities seem to exist with those characters you have identified? What changes occurred throughout the novel in these relationships?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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