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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with Joshua at the beginning of Play Seven?

2. What is the cause of the tragedy at the mine in Play Seven?

3. What does Abe ask Joshua to read aloud in Play Seven?

4. In Play Eight, what issue does Scotty tell Joshua the miners are upset about in the new contract with the mining company?

5. What does Sallie Rowen serve for dinner in Play Six?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dreams are a recurring motif throughout The Kentucky Cycle. Cite three examples from the text of the use of this motif and discuss what you think it represents in each example.

Essay Topic 2

Select three plays from The Kentucky Cycle. Discuss how the titles of the plays relate to the plots and characters in each play. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Trace Mary Anne Rowen's journey of transformation from downtrodden miner's wife to union activist and mythic figure. Is her role typical or atypical for women of her rural background in her era? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

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