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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does she insist upon being?

2. How has Johnny's mind changed?

3. Who has returned to get Jay and Arty?

4. Who will be happier than Bella and her siblings?

5. How does this scene begin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

There is a chasm that exists between Grandma Kurnitz and Bella.

Part 1) Compare and contrast Grandma and Bella.

Part 2) How do these two characters interact with one another?

Part 3) Does this chasm ever heal? How? Why?

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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