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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hochberg project about Ferguson's acceptance of the board appointment?

2. What does Ferguson respond when Laura asks if he had an affair with Barbara?

3. The first part of Act 2, Scene 4 is a demonstration of what?

4. Why is Ferguson not at the hospital today?

5. Why does Hochberg think Ferguson should not go into private practice right away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the female characters. What is the presumed role of women in America during the 1930s? Explain by giving examples.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Dr. Ferguson and Dr. Cunningham. What are their roles within the story? Why is there such animosity between the two? Does their level of success create more competition between them than with any of the other men? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The setting of the book is New York City in America during the height of the Great Depression. Explain how this affected people in America overall. Then drill down to explain how people in New York, and especially the hospital, were affected.

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