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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. Where does Carnelle work?

2. When does the play take place?

3. Which of the following words best describes Popeye's appearance?

4. What does Delmount like the most in a romantic partner?

5. What is the name of Elain's husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is unhappiness a theme in the play?

2. What doesn't Delmount understand about Carnelle's obsession with the beauty pageant?

3. How does Delmount protect Carnelle's honor?

4. Why is Delmount avoiding Tessy?

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

6. Why does Carnelle think that Elain has had the perfect life?

7. What is an example of irony in the play?

8. Describe three ways Carnelle is attempting to better her reputation.

9. Which characters are on a quest for love?

10. What has been the cause of Carnelle's problems for most of her life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the statement Mac Sam makes about women needing to feel beautiful. How does this relate to the rest of the play? How is this a theme?

Essay Topic 3

Which characters are content with their lives? In what ways is happiness a theme in the story?

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