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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. Who meets up after the spelling bee?

2. What is Echo's frame of mind as she spells her words?

3. Which 3 things were most important about the trip back east to Artie?

4. Where does Artie accidentally see Echo?

5. How many names did Artie take on to keep from being found?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Artie feel that she has fulfilled her commitment to Echo?

2. Why is Echo unable to see what she is doing to the little boy in the Spelling Bee?

3. What do all of the "educational stops " which the Westbrook women made have in common?

4. Why do you think Dorothea wanted Echo to be so willing to give forgiveness?

5. Why does Artie suggest to Echo to practice for the National Spelling Bee?

6. Why do you think the author chose the book "Robinson Crusoe" to mention as being connected to Artie?

7. How is Artie's choice of seat at the Spelling Bee a metaphor for her life?

8. Why are Artie and Echo arguing over Dorothea as scene 4 opens?

9. How do Artie and Dorothea feel about Echo's winning of the spelling bee?

10. Why did Artie move and change her name so many times?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is used throughout Eleemosynary. Discuss examples of it and how it increases understanding of the play.

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

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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