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

Short Answer Questions

1. To where is this train headed?

2. What does Peachy think is a lot better than the Progressive Club?

3. What do Reba and Boo do when this guest arrives?

4. To what does Joe compare his experience that night?

5. Why are the Ballyhoo tickets free?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationships between Boo and Lala and Reba and Sunny are very different.

Part 1) Describe these mother-daughter relationships. Use evidence from the play to support your description.

Part 2) Why are their relationships the way they are?

Part 3) How do these relationships reveal more about each woman's character, as well as how they relate to others?

Essay Topic 2

There is a love triangle between Joe, Lala, and Sunny.

Part 1) How does this love triangle come to be? What is the author's purpose for this love triangle?

Part 2) What is the outcome of this love triangle? How does it affect?

Part 3) Are you surprised by this love triangle? 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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