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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Grandma Kurnitz forcing Arty to drink?

2. Why must Jay help Bella convey her news?

3. Who does Jay want to help?

4. What does Bella divulge?

5. What does Grandma Kurnitz think of Bella's news?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Arty and Jay do not want to stay with their grandmother.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) Why must they stay with their grandmother?

Part 3) How are they able to accept that they must stay with her?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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