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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with Regina as she has breakfast at the beginning of Act 2?

2. Why is the family arguing at the end of Act 2?`

3. Despite the fact that Horace is tired, who pushes him to talk about the pending business deal?

4. How does Regina greet her husband in Act 2?

5. What is the phrase used to describe the wealth Regina's family wants?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name and discuss two motifs of the play.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Hellman's personal inspiration for writing the play. Where did she get the idea for the play's title and how does it relate to the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the playwright's life as an activist. What elements from her life and/or personal philosophies are seen in the play?

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