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

Short Answer Questions

1. Barnette plans to attribute the shooting to:

2. What book did Meg punish herself by looking at?

3. How did Old Granddaddy try to make the girls feel better on the morning of their mother's funeral?

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

5. People in town think Meg:

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The men of Crimes of the Heart fill many roles for the Magrath sisters. Write an essay in which you examine the role of any male character or characters in relation to his role in the Magrath family drama.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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