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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. When does Mary begin to respond positively to Young Charlie?

2. Who takes the letter from Young Charlie?

3. What is Young Charlie determined to do?

4. Where does Drumm ask Young Charlie to go with him?

5. What does Mother do when Young Charlie runs away?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the memory of Charlie having the memory regarding his birth mother so significant?

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

3. What does the melted sunglasses sculpture symbolize?

4. How does the subject of Charlie's birth mother come up in Act 1, Part 4?

5. Describe the fight between Charlie's parents after Mother runs into an old friend who is married to the man Mother had loved.

6. It has been presented that maybe Charlie had not been interested in caring for his dying father. How is that perception changed in this act?

7. How long has it been since Charlie and Oliver have seen each other and what do they talk about?

8. What has become of the spectacles sculpture?

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

10. How does Act 2, Part 3 begin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years after the end of the play and write a brief synopsis for Charlie's life. Will Da still be such a powerful presence in his life? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

What is the overall setting setting for the play? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Leonard choose to use these places in the drama?

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