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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. When does Amanda's alarm clock go off?

2. What excuse does Ida Scott give Amanda for needing off the phone?

3. Who did Amanda say that a young lady would ask about a man's character to ensure he wasn't a drinker when she was younger?

4. What is it that Laura tells Amanda she couldn't handle looking at?

5. How does Amanda want Laura to pay Mr. Garfinkl at the store?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Tom apologizes to Amanda?

2. What does Amanda seem concerned about when she learns that Laura has dropped out of college?

3. Why does Jim stick in Laura's mind so much when she only knew him in high school?

4. What is the reason that Laura quit her college classes?

5. What reasons are discussed for the lack of gentlemen callers that Laura will be receiving that evening in scene one?

6. In what way does Amanda tell Tom she wouldn't mind him emulating his father?

7. What reasons does Tom give for them not expecting to much of Laura in regards to the gentleman caller?

8. What are some of the things Tom lists that he hates about the warehouse?

9. How does Amanda describe the majority of her suitors and what became of them?

10. What is Amanda worried will happen if Tom happens to leave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think happened to Laura after Tom and Jim left the apartment? What do you think became of Amanda? What do you get from the play that leads you to these conclusions?

Essay Topic 2

After Tom leaves the apartment he sees Amanda talking to Laura and Laura smiles at her mother. Do you think that Amanda was able to say anything to comfort Laura? What do you believe Amanda said given what we know of her nature?

Essay Topic 3

With the father gone there is obvious strain on Tom who is forced to take the role as the main income of the house and remain a son at the same time. Do you believe that Amanda has had to sacrifice much? Given the era and the limited role women had do you believe that Amanda could have done more for her children? Why or why not?

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