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

Short Answer Questions

1. Everything that Karen loved ____________________.

2. What does Karen realize when Dr. Cardin says he really wants to ask the question about her relationship with Martha?

3. Who sides with Martha and Karen?

4. What is Karen and Martha's intention at the Tilford house?

5. Who knocks on the door soon after Martha's body is discovered?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the taboo of homosexuality in the 1930s. Compare and contrast homosexuality in America during the 1930s to homosexuality in America today. What major changes have occurred--both positive and negative?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study on Martha. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

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