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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. From whom does Lala find out that Sylvan has already left?

2. Where does the man say he has to go?

3. To what does this statement lead?

4. Adolph, reading the paper, tells Reba to hurry and do what?

5. To whom was young Reba similar?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Peachy and Joe left alone?

2. What does Adolph reminds Boo about Sunny's father?

3. What does boo think Lala should have on her mind, instead of movie stars?

4. How does Boo respond to Adolph's comment about Hitler?

5. How does Joe respond when Lala talks about being happy about living on a mostly Protestant street?

6. Who is Peachy taking to the dance?

7. How does Lala respond to her mother's question about Sylvan and Ballyhoo?

8. What has happened to Louisa?

9. What is Adolph's excuse for why Boo and her husband were not involved in the family business?

10. How does Lala's dress get torn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a serious confrontation between Joe and Sunny towards the end of the first act.

Part 1) Describe this confrontation. Why does it take place?

Part 2) How do the aspects that they first found attractive about one another now cause tension?

Part 3) How does the love triangle play into all of this tension and hostility? What is the connection between this hostility and the theme?

Essay Topic 2

Boo is in denial over several issues.

Part 1) What are these issues? Why is she unable to accept what other tell her?

Part 2) How does this denial reflect how important Judaism is in her life?

Part 3) How is the role Judaism plays in her life in conflict with the fact she is Jewish and others know she is Jewish? Why is she considered a Jew, even though she does not practice the religion?

Essay Topic 3

The theme runs deeper than initially thought.

Part 1) How has the theme grown deeper, and how does it relate to the interaction between people?

Part 2) How do Joe and Sunny demonstrate this deeper meaning?

Part 3) How can the reader or audience member incorporate this theme into his or her own life?

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