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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Lala and this guest greet each other?

2. To where is this train headed?

3. What does the family do as the lights fade to black?

4. What does some of Peachy and Joe's small talk include?

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

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

Two important symbols set up how non-observant the Jewish family is.

Part 1) What are these two symbols? How do they show how unobservant they are?

Part 2) What is the significance of these two symbols?

Part 3) How are these symbols used throughout the rest of the play? Why are they used?

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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