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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. Why does Popeye show up at Carnelle's house in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. For what did Popeye once make outfits to learn to sew?

3. With whom is Delmount angry for not getting him out of trouble?

4. What has destroyed Carnelle's spirit?

5. What does Elain bring for Carnelle to wear in the first act?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Delmount approve of Franklin?

2. Why do Delmount and Elain discuss the negative impact their mother had on their lives?

3. Why has Elain been asked to speak at the beauty pageant?

4. Why does Carnelle turn down Mac Sam's invitation?

5. How is comic relief used in the play?

6. Why is Delmount avoiding Tessy?

7. By the end of the play, do you consider Carnelle to be defeated or undefeated?

8. Describe how Carnelle is coming to terms with life's unpredictability.

9. What is Carnelle's nickname and how did she get it?

10. What are Mac Sam's motivations in the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the play's climax. What is the significance of the climax?

Essay Topic 2

In what way does each of the main characters seek redemption? How do they achieve redemption, if they do?

Essay Topic 3

How is defeat a theme in the story? Which characters feel defeated and which characters defeat their problems?

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