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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. What dream does Artie have?

2. What is the last name of the family in this play?

3. Who first taught Echo to love words?

4. What happens to Dorothea's husband?

5. In scene 3, when does the audience feel happy for Dorothea?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do you think the purpose of this scene 3 is?

2. What is the opening action of this play, and what does this foreshadow?

3. Why does Dorothea decide to take on a life of eccentricity?

4. What is the primary complication between the Westbrook women in this play?

5. What are the basic relationships between the Westbrook women?

6. Does Artie ever rebel from Dorothea?

7. Why do you think Dorothea has such high expectations of Artie?

8. Why do you think Artie is unable to communicate effectively with her daughter?

9. Why do you think Artie is not worried about her own issues?

10. How are the 3 main characters related to each other?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Dorothea is in a coma, Artie and Echo fight about whether or not there is any value in interacting with Dorothea. Artie believes that Dorothea is nothing more than a vegetable. Echo believes she is still a person with feelings. Why do you think the characters are acting as they are? Use examples from the play to explain their actions.

Essay Topic 2

The title of the play is a background theme throughout the play. Discuss why this title is appropriate for the play. Give examples of how it is used throughout the play.

Essay Topic 3

Dorothea gives a lengthy discussion about Echo's name and why she named her this. Echo's name is connected to her grandmother's expectations of her and Echo's later decisions in life. Discuss how Echo's name influenced her.

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