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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. Why does Alexandra dismiss the notion of the unlikely marriage?

2. What does Birdie want retrieved from her house?

3. What does Alexandra say in Act 1 that irritates her mother?

4. What does Mr. Marshall say about life in the geographic region he is visiting?

5. In which geographic region does the Giddens family live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Alexandra's attitude at the end of Act 3.

2. Discuss three characters with good morals in Act 2 and the events that demonstrate their goodness.

3. What has Horace learned that the Hubbards have promised to Mr. Marshall?

4. What is the argument between Regina and her brothers at the end of Act 2?

5. What does Regina cruelly accuse Horace of at the end of Act 2 and what is his response?

6. Discuss Mr. Marshall's comment that Southern aristocrats stay together and keep what belongs to them.

7. Why does Horace return downstairs after arguing with Regina in Act 2?

8. What was the discussion between Addie and Horace when he first arrives home?

9. In whose home does Act 1 take place?

10. Discuss what Birdie, Zan and Horace are doing at the beginning of Act 3.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of "love" in this play. Which characters embody the emotion and how do they show it?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of revenge in the play.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the exposition of the play.

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