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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laura say about the surgical gown she wears?

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

3. What would facilitate Mr. Hudson's investment in the hospital?

4. Who wanted Ferguson's help with a procedure today?

5. What happens when Laura touches Ferguson's arm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though they are both young, single women, Laura and Barbara seem very different. Compare and contrast Laura and Barbara. What similarities do they share? How are they different?

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

Explain the role of men in the 1930s when the men in the play are living their adult lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century men do not have?

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