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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. What is Marie expecting from Bruce?

2. Lola's mind wanders off and she talks about ________________________.

3. What item does Doc find in the kitchen?

4. What does Lola spend the day doing in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What does Marie help Lola do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Lola deceiving Marie about her telegram?

2. What does Doc sneak out of the house with while Marie and Lola set the table?

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

4. Describe Lola and Doc's behavior around each other when Doc returns home from the hospital.

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

6. Why does Lola change her mind about Mrs. Coffman's involvement in Little Sheba's disappearance?

7. What irrational behavior does Doc exhibit in his rage toward Lola?

8. Describe the beginning of the dream that Lola has.

9. What is the setting for Act 2, Scene 2?

10. How does Mrs. Coffman's opinion of Lola change?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Marie. 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

Describe Mrs. Coffman. What is her relationship with Lola and Doc? What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Mrs. Coffman's character in the play?

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