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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many months have gone by?

2. What kind of life does Bella want?

3. What has happened to those who cannot deal with Grandma Kurnitz?

4. How does Louie respond to this news?

5. How does Bella arrive home?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Grandma Kurnitz had shut down emotionally after the loss of two of her children.

Part 1) What is she beginning to realize about this behavior?

Part 2) How does she come to this realization?

Part 3) How does this realization affect the other family members?

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