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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 symptoms did Amanda say she had while she was sick the spring she met her husband?

2. What bill did Tom not pay so that he could pay the dues for the Union of Merchant Seamen?

3. What kind of wine does Jim give Laura?

4. What did Amanda give Tom a little extra change that morning?

5. What does Amanda tell Laura that all pretty girls are?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Amanda have Jim do while her and Tom are clearing the table and doing dishes?

2. What does Amanda do when the lights go off?

3. What do Jim and Amanda say about candlelight?

4. What does Jim stat might have happened to the light bill Amanda gave to Tom?

5. What does Jim warn Tom about referring to the conversation with Mr. Mendoza?

6. Why does Jim explain to Amanda that Laura looks so serious?

7. What does Jim try to convince Tom would be a good course for Tom at the college?

8. What does Tom tell Jim about The Union of Merchant Seamen?

9. What does Amanda tell Jim he has been good for?

10. Why does Amanda say that she is rejuvenated that night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tom says that in high school Jim was a hero and names off all his accomplishments. Does Jim become a hero after visiting the Wingfield residence? What occurs to bring you to this conclusion?

Essay Topic 2

Based on what we know of the characters and the stories told about the father what kind of personality can you deduct that he may have had? Describe how you think the courting process went between Amanda and her husband. If you think it is contrary to Amanda's stories then explain why.

Essay Topic 3

Tom describes the play as being dimly lighted, sentimental and not realistic with music to accompany everything that happens because it is a memory. Do you that these characteristics help to prove the fact that it is a memory? Why or why not?

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