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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of drink does Dion get from Billy's drink cabinet?

2. What does Billy say the laughter of heaven sows earth with?

3. What does Margaret ask Billy to call her?

4. What does Billy tear into four pieces?

5. Who enters the room as Billy is praying to God?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the values of the 1920s.

1. In what way are the characters a product of their time?

2. How does the play express the changes America was going through at the time?

3. Does modern society share any values with 1920s America?

Essay Topic 2

Pick two characters from the play and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Dion's alcoholism affected one of the following areas in his life:

1. Work.

2. Social life.

3. Self esteem.

4. Family.

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