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

2. What color is the dress that Carnelle asks Elain to borrow?

3. What is the name of Carnelle's uncle?

4. Who is Delmount's redemption foreshadowed to be?

5. Which of the following is a theme in the play's second act?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Elain warn Popeye about in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

3. Why is Delmount avoiding Tessy?

4. How have Delmount and Elain distanced themselves from their mother?

5. What is Tessy's motivation in the story?

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

7. Describe Carnelle's experience walking in the parade.

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

9. Why does Elain decide to go back to her husband?

10. Describe the climax of the play.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Choose one of the characters in the play and analyze him or her. Consider actions, motivations, and the way the character relates with the other characters.

Essay Topic 3

What role does comic relief play in the story? What is the purpose of it?

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