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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who would Bella like to have over for dinner some night?

2. About what is Bella adamant?

3. How does this scene begin?

4. Why must Grandma Kurnitz come upstairs to get Jay?

5. What does Bella want to tell everyone tonight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bella has her fantasy world into which she escapes.

Part 1) What fantasies does she have in this play?

Part 2) How does she handle these fantasies when they do not become reality?

Part 3) How does her character become more independent? What feelings does the growth in this character evoke in the audience and readers?

Essay Topic 2

The author has masterfully portrayed characters.

Part 1) Prove this statement to be correct, using the text.

Part 2) To which character can you relate? Why?

Part 3) How does this play reflect life?

Essay Topic 3

Louie is a breath of fresh air for Arty and Jay.

Part 1) How is Louie a breath of fresh air?

Part 2) How is Louie different from the boys' father, Eddie?

Part 3) How does the interaction between the boys and Louie help the audience to understand Louie?

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