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

Short Answer Questions

1. Old Granddaddy's actions toward the girls imply:

2. While Becky explains the details of the shooting, it is clear that Barnette:

3. Meg claims she and Babe were talking about Lenny's relationship with Charlie because:

4. Lenny's reason for exploding at Meg over the candy is:

5. Lenny returns upset with Meg because:

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the physical or emotional defects of any character in the play. How do these defects shape the characters or propel the events of the play?

Essay Topic 2

Consider Henley's motif of sweetness in the play. What message does the author emphasize through the "sweetness" of character actions, dialog, or foods? Use at least three specific examples to support your point.

Essay Topic 3

Consider Henley's use of humor at opportune moments in the play. Then write an essay in which you identify Henley's most successful examples of humor in the text, and discuss the effect these moments have on the author's purpose.

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