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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Turk doing when Lola saw him last night?

2. What did Doc throw in Lola's dream?

3. Why does Lola decide not to help Little Sheba in her dream?

4. Who tells Lola that she must move on in her dream?

5. What do Ed and Elmo let Ed have before they take him away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

There is much symbolism in this story regarding Little Sheba. What does Little Sheba symbolize for Julia? What does Little Sheba mean for Doc?

Essay Topic 3

Alcohol takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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