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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. Chick implies that Meg is the reason:

2. Rather than admit she is gaining weight, Chick claims the pantyhose do not fit because:

3. Meg and Babe remember their mother's death differently because:

4. Chick tells Lennie that Lenny's gift to her daughter fell apart because:

5. The nylon wrapper and hair ball Chick leaves on the floor suggests:

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Billy Boy and what does he represent?

2. What do the details of Meg's life in Hollywood reveal?

3. In their discussion of the rules for "hearts," the girls remember that hearts are bad, which suggests what?

4. Describe Lenny's phone call with Charlie.

5. What is ironic about Chick's list of crimes the Magrath's are responsible for?

6. What does Barnette's reaction to Babe's story reveal about his character?

7. What do Babe's thoughts about birthday wishes indicate about her?

8. What is significant about the last image on stage before the lights go down?

9. Describe Meg's encounter with Doc.

10. Describe some contradicting facets of Babe's character.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One definition of a crime is "any offense, serious wrongdoing, or sin." Consider any "crime" committed in the play, literal or metaphorical, and determine how the preceding definition suits it. Is the definition complete in regards to this particular crime? Are there any words that don't fit? Defend, refute, or qualify the definition above in regards to any crime in the play.

Essay Topic 2

If the Magrath family were a clear example of family in the United States, what would be the "norm" for family behavior? Use the text to support your ideas about the Magrath family as a typical American family.

Essay Topic 3

The three men who appear in the play have all been affected by the Magrath women. Two men have been injured, and one seems to have fallen in love with Babe. Write an essay in which you compare the ways the sisters have affected the men of the play, and describe the message the author emphasizes through these situations.

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