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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Doc beg of Lola?

2. How does Bruce feel about eating by candlelight?

3. Why does Marie suggest this location for dinner?

4. What does Doc do after sneaking into the house?

5. Where do Lola and Doc find Little Sheba's body in Lola's dream?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Lola. 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

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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