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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. What do Johnny and Bella need for their plan to work?

2. How does the scene open?

3. From what had Eddie's wife suffered?

4. What has Eddie taken?

5. How does Eddie tell the boys?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role does Bella play in this scene?

2. What is clear about Eddie in this scene?

3. What do the boys learn about their father?

4. How does Louis feel about being forced to stay longer at Grandma's house?

5. How much time has gone by?

6. How does Bella react to their responses?

7. What has happened to Bella?

8. What do the boys like about their uncle?

9. How strong is Bella compared to her siblings?

10. How does this scene begin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The introduction of Jay and Arty into the other family members' lives is significant.

Part 1) How is it significant?

Part 2) How are the other characters affected by their arrival?

Part 3) How are the boys affected by the time spent with their relatives?

Essay Topic 2

The main theme of this play is survival.

Part 1) How is this the main theme?

Part 2) How do the characters survive?

Part 3) Are their ways of surviving healthy? Will the be successful in the paths they have chosen in life?

Essay Topic 3

Bella is the bravest of all Grandma Kurnitz's children.

Part 1) How is she the bravest?

Part 2) Why are the other children not as brave?

Part 3) How does her bravery help her grow closer to her family?

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