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

2. How did the family end up back in Dorothea's house back east?

3. What is Dorothea doing when scene 4 opens?

4. What excuse does Artie originally give for not being able to attend the spelling bee?

5. What news does Artie have for her mother when she calls her for the second time in scene 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why do you think that Echo put on the wings in the beginning of scene 5?

4. Why does Dorothea cut a lock of Artie's hair?

5. Why do you think the author chose to "kill off"all the male characters in the play?

6. Do you think Artie realizes the importance of the spelling bee to Echo?

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

8. What happens to Artie when her mother reappears in her life?

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

10. What evidence is there in scene 5 that Echo is intrigued by her mother and wants to get to know her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The homemade wings reappear throughout the play and have importance and meaning for the characters. Discuss the wings from each of the character's perspective.

Essay Topic 2

Dorothea gives her daughter and granddaughter very meaningful names: Artie (Artemis) and Echo. Dorothea explains her reasoning behind Echo's naming in the play. Artie is named after Artemis, a Greco-Roman huntress who was known for her ruthlessness and solitariness. Discuss how the characters' names fit their personalities. Give examples from the text to support your thoughts.

Essay Topic 3

In scene 5, the cross country drive west back to Dorothea's home is recounted. Echo was too young to remember the trip, but both Dorothea and Artie recount their memorable stops along the way. What do these stops indicate about Dorothea and Artie?

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