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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Meg asks why she can not seem to keep her mouth shut, Doc answers:

2. Meg hesitates at first to go out riding with Doc because:

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

4. Doc earned his nickname because:

5. Babe looks happy in her wedding picture because:

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

Considering the information the girls share about Old Granddaddy, make a case for his influence in their lives as unparalleled. Use evidence from the text to support for your assertions.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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