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

Short Answer Questions

1. Meg has taken little bites out of all of Lenny's candy because:

2. While she tells her story, Babe finally seems to realize:

3. When Meg went crazy in L.A., what did she do with her jewels and valuables?

4. Why does Babe keep articles about unhappy things in her scrapbook?

5. Why has Lenny taken to sleeping in the kitchen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the ideas of fault and blame in Henley's play. What idea or events connect to fault and blame for the Magraths? What message is Henley communicating through the ideas of fault and blame in her play?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Consider the motif of rebirth or new beginnings in the play. Identify Henley's message about the motif, and use the text to support your answer.

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