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

2. What is Doc doing as Act 1, Scene 1 opens?

3. Lola tells Doc that Marie was with whom last night?

4. Doc finds that he is no longer able to ___________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What metaphor does Lola use when she thinks about how the days of her youth have vanished?

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

3. Who arrives at the house to help Lola and Mrs. Coffman with Doc?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Inge use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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