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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT characterize Ferguson?

2. What does Mr. Hudson urge Laura and Ferguson to do?

3. What does Laura want Ferguson to do after they return from Vienna?

4. Why does Laura say she wants to end the relationship?

5. What does Dorothy ask for when she awakens?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author show that Barbara is enamored with Ferguson?

2. How does the author show what could happen to Ferguson by revealing Levine's situation?

3. How does the author show the preparations for surgery in Act 2, Scene 4?

4. What are the personal crises that Ferguson experiences in Act 2, Scene 4?

5. What does Levine reveal about his personal situation to Ferguson?

6. How does Ferguson learn that he was the father of Barbara's baby?

7. Why does Ferguson speak harshly to Barbara and what does he do in the way of an apology?

8. How does the author begin to show Laura as a negative force in Ferguson's life?

9. Describe the romantic conversation between Ferguson and Laura about how much they care for each other.

10. How has the Depression affected the hospital's financial situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Dr. Hochberg, Dr. Ferguson and Laura. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Dr. Hochberg. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him, if anything, at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the play's title. What did the author mean by calling the play MEN IN WHITE? Cite an example to support your answer.

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