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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grandma Kurnitz try to impress on her daughter?

2. Where is Eddie, while the boys wait for him?

3. Why is Bella glad that the boys are still there?

4. What does Jay do as soon as Louie emerges from the shower?

5. How does Louie respond to this news?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Louie survives by outsmarting the system.

Part 1) How does he outsmart the system?

Part 2) From whom does he run and hide?

Part 3) Will he be successful in life? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

One of the themes is acceptance.

Part 1) How is this a theme?

Part 2) What is accepted in this play?

Part 3) How do the characters evolve, based on this theme?

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