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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. Who does Maxine not like to accept help from?

2. Where does Maxine say Shannon's bus went through?

3. Who does Maxine say answers for Fred?

4. What does Shannon say will drop the women like flies?

5. Where does Maxine want to go at night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hannah think it is best if she and Shannon keep their distance from each other?

2. How does Shannon startle the Mexican boys?

3. What conditions does Maxine lay out for Hannah?

4. How did Fred die?

5. How did Hannah get over her own problems?

6. How does Shannon try to convince the woman to stay at the hotel?

7. Why are there so many Nazis in Mexico?

8. What is Shannon considering doing?

9. How do the Fahrenkopfs upset Shannon?

10. Who are the Fahrenkopfs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the play's chronological setting.

1) What were the main concerns during the 1960s? How does the author express these concerns?

2) How would the author change the novel if it was set in today's society?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the play's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas?

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

Essay Topic 3

Choose two of the following people and outline his/her influence on Shannon's life:

1) Maxine

2) His mother

3) Fred

4) His bishop

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