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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 is the last name of the family in this play?

2. Echo is obsessed with __________________.

3. Who is Artie named after?

4. After Dorothea talks about her marriage, what topic does she talk about?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. At what point in scene 3 do you think the audience loses sympathy for Dorothea?

2. Does Artie ever rebel from Dorothea?

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

4. Who is the controller in the play? Who is being controlled?

5. Why is it ironic that Artie constantly drills spelling words to Echo?

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

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

8. Artie begins and ends scene two. What do we learn about the character?

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

10. How does Dorothea's choice to become an eccentric take away Artie's freedom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Dorothea stresses the importance of education. Discuss how and why Dorothea demonstrates her valuing education over motherhood, and give examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

Artie's father is mentioned briefly in the play. Discuss how Artie's father influenced the women in the play, despite his seemingly small role.

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