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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 turns to ___________ for comfort.

2. Who leaves the house after Mrs. Coffman leaves?

3. Why does Doc think Marie should not be kissing Turk?

4. Lola lavishes compliments on Doc for ______________________.

5. Who does Doc tell that he has heard Turk laughing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Marie hurt Lola after Doc just gets her calmed down?

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

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

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

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

9. What does Doc say he heard in the house last night?

10. How does Doc perpetuate his denial of Marie's loose behavior?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Inge's use of humor in the play. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 2

There are several events of foreshadowing in the play. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of married women in the 1950s when the women in the novel are living their married lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do the have? What freedoms did they enjoy that 21st century women do not?

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