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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sunny do when she says she does know a bit of Yiddish?

2. To where is this train headed?

3. What happens after Joe leaves, and Sunny stands center stage and thinks?

4. What does Boo explain to Adolph?

5. After this small talk, what does Peachy ask Joe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is known early on that Joe is different from the rest of the characters.

Part 1) How is he different? Why is he so different?

Part 2) How is his character important in this play? Could the play exist without him? Why or why not?

Part 3) How does he influence the other characters? Why is he able to be so influential?

Essay Topic 2

The play's final moments bring the play full circle.

Part 1) How does this happen? How has this family changed over the course of the play?

Part 2) What or who has been the catalyst of change?

Part 3) Will this be a permanent change? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Peachy Weil and Joe are very different.

Part 1) Describe each character and how they are different. How do the various family members feel about them?

Part 2) Why does Boo believe Peachy would be a good match for her daughter? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Part 3) How do the differences in these two men lead to a confrontation? How does this confrontation relate back to the theme?

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