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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mother respond to Da's marriage proposal?

2. Which of the following did Da not do while courting Mother?

3. Where is Charlie as the play opens?

4. What question does Charlie ask himself about his Mother?

5. Where does Oliver want Young Charlie to go with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author use the lighthouse as a metaphor in this scene?

2. How does Young Charlie make his first appearance in the play?

3. Why do Oliver's plans differ from Charlie's once Charlie sees Mary sitting on a bench reading?

4. What begins to emerge about Da's character in Act 2, Part 2?

5. How does Charlie injure his hand on the glasses sculpture?

6. Who is Mary and what does Charlie tell Da about her?

7. What has become of the spectacles sculpture?

8. How does Mother take control of Charlie's letter writing?

9. Describe the accusations that fly between Charlie and Young Charlie.

10. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding the razor blades Charlie gave to Da for Christmas one year?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the play's title? Why wasn't it called CHARLIE? What are some other possible titles for the play? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Da. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Da?

Essay Topic 3

Does Leonard end the play on a note of hope for Charlie or the continuance of his struggle to come to terms with his flawed relationship with Da? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

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