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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Doc is irritated because Lola thinks he was ______________.

2. Doc wonders if Lola _____________________.

3. Who does Lola call out for after Marie and Turk leave the house?

4. Who is Marie drawing for an entry into an art contest?

5. Who comes to Lola's house for a visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Lola deceiving Marie about her telegram?

2. What is the symbolism of the javelin in Lola's dream?

3. What behavioral changes does Lola exhibit in this scene?

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

5. Who is Mrs. Coffman and what is her relationship with Lola?

6. What makes Mrs. Coffman come running into Lola's house?

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

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

9. What questions does Lola bombard Doc with about their life together and what is Doc's reply?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA is a classic escape from reality story. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Lola. 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?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Turk and Bruce. What are their roles within the story? What is the trust factor with women? What are the reasons Marie cares for both of these men who are so dramatically different?

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