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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. How does Helen arrive?

2. For whom is May waiting?

3. What sends Glogauer into fits?

4. What does this parade set off?

5. Who announces that Mr. Glogauer's presence is requested?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does George tell Susan as the scene opens?

2. Who does May recognize?

3. What does Glogauer's secretary announce?

4. How does this scene open?

5. Describe the scene in the lobby.

6. What does May discover about Jerry? What do these two realize about each other?

7. How does Glogauer appear as he enters the scene? Why does he appear this way?

8. What do the playwrights show about the film industry?

9. Describe George at this point in the play.

10. Who has a good idea? What is this idea? What do the others think about the idea?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters travel by train several times.

Part 1) What are the purposes of these train rides?

Part 2) How does this frequent movement on the train reflect life in Los Angeles?

Part 3) How does the ease of traveling coast to coast and the advent of talkies reflect the changes in American life and culture?

Essay Topic 2

The main themes of the play are about loyalty and hope.

Part 1) How are these themes timeless?

Part 2) Give two examples from the play that support these themes.

Part 3) Why are these themes significant at the time the play is written?

Essay Topic 3

Helen Hobart is a gossip columnist.

Part 1) How is she treated by those in the film industry, as well the general public? Why?

Part 2) Whys is she an important figure in Los Angeles culture?

Part 3) Does this career flourish today? Why or why not?

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