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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Da bring into the living room in the present memory?

2. What is Da's job with Mrs. Prynne?

3. What is Charlie doing in the present?

4. To whom does Da say he will give some of the legacy money?

5. Charlie says that Da was always ______________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of married women in Ireland in the early 20th century. Why was Mother not given the freedom to marry the boy she loved? What precedents was she forced to follow? Explain why her lack of choice affected her marriage and life.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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