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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lola do with Marie's telegram?
(a) Steams it open.
(b) Burns it.
(c) Tears it up.
(d) Puts in on Marie's dresser.

2. What does Lola spend the day doing in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Watching TV.
(c) Cleaning the house.
(d) Shopping.

3. How long has Doc been sober?
(a) 11 months.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 15 months.
(d) 4 weeks.

4. What room does Turk sneak out of?
(a) The den.
(b) The garage.
(c) The bathroom.
(d) Marie's room.

5. Doc turns to ___________ for comfort.
(a) Lola.
(b) Food.
(c) Religion.
(d) Alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time did Marie come home last night?

2. What does Mrs. Coffman admit to believing about Lola?

3. Turk tells Marie that Doc __________________.

4. What is Marie expecting from Bruce?

5. What sport does Turk play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Doc hear which makes him leave the house without even telling Lola he is leaving?

2. What lie does Lola tell about why Doc cannot be home for dinner?

3. Why does the reality of Marie's behavior stir questions about Lola's behavior in Doc's mind?

4. What does Lola talk about that makes Doc irritated?

5. How does the author show that Little Sheba symbolizes the life Lola used to have and still longs for?

6. Why does the group decide not to go to the hotel for dinner?

7. What gesture does Mrs. Coffman extend to Lola while Doc is gone?

8. What does Lola's dream tell her about letting go of the past and moving forward?

9. What does Lola ask Doc to do after she returns from Mrs. Coffman's house?

10. What vulgar name does Doc call Marie and Lola and why prompts him to do so?

(see the answer keys)

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