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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lenny believes Doc stated in Biloxi during the hurricane because:

2. Babe's hysteria does not allow her to register:

3. Who calls while the girls are setting up the card game?

4. At first, Doc and Meg pretend:

5. Barnette agrees that Willy Jay:

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Henley's characters are motivated by any number of factors--fear, pity, duty, love. Choose any character or characters whose motivations seem to drive the play and write an essay in which you argue the significance of these motivations.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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