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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in the Philadelphia hotel room?

2. Li'l Bit writes to Peck in 1969 and tells him not to visit her. What date does this happen?

3. What is Li'l Bit self conscious about in 1966?

4. How old is Li'l Bit during the dishwashing scene?

5. Sometimes Li'l Bit seeks Peck as what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Li'l Bit's breasts draw attention from family and classmates. Describe how this affects Li'l Bit, giving examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Peck refers to his car as a "she". Explain his reasons for doing so and why you think that Li'l Bit does the same. Is this a practice you witness outside of this play? Give examples.

Essay Topic 3

Peck is often seen comforting Li'l Bit. Give examples of this. Why do you think he wants to comfort Li'l Bit? Is it only because of his sexual feelings?

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