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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 did Levine decide to do instead of study with Hochberg?

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

4. Who is the doctor who prescribed the incorrect dosage of medicine?

5. What is of concern on the x-ray that Dr. Levine has brought in to Dr. Hochberg?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the atmosphere in the play in Act 1, Scene 1.

2. What can now be inferred about what happened between Barbara and Ferguson after the end of Act 1?

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

4. What are some of the other elements that are foreshadowed in this scene?

5. What is the setting of Act 3?

6. What happens that Cunningham threatens to have Ferguson brought up on disciplinary charges?

7. What shocking information does Spencer reveal to Hochberg at the conclusion of the meeting/

8. How does Ferguson try to appease Laura after breaking their party plans?

9. How does Ferguson countermand Cunningham's orders for Dorothy's pain medication?

10. How does the author establish Ferguson's character in Act 1, Scene 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Laura. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her, if anything, at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 2

Inner conflict takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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