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

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname does Doc call Meg?

2. When Barnette leaves, it becomes apparent that:

3. Why does Doc come over during the card game?

4. Before she called the police after shooting Zackery, Babe:

5. Meg's comment, "forget the glasses," at the end of her scene with Doc implies:

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A Mexican proverb states that "The house does not rest upon the ground, but upon a woman." How is this proven or disproven by the events of Crimes of the Heart?

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 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?

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