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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. Who is Marie?

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

3. What does the milkman do before leaving Lola's house?

4. Lola wants Doc to watch Marie and Turk kiss but Doc refuses because __________________.

5. Doc wants to know why Lola lied about _________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lola realize about Doc when he sneaks back into the house?

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

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

4. What does Doc say to Lola and Marie after he encounters Turk sneaking out of Marie's room?

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

6. What are Marie's feelings about Turk and Bruce?

7. Why does Lola turn frantic in the kitchen and what action does she take?

8. What does Lola's dream symbolize?

9. What does Lola reveal about her history with Doc?

10. What accusations does Doc make about Lola and Marie's men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Inge uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the play and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The play seems to come full circle from Lola calling out for Little Sheba and then finally realizing that Little Sheba is not going to return. Do you think Lola is really satisfied in her own mind? Or is she just temporarily pacifying Doc? Explain your opinion.

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