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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does May get where she is going?

2. Who joins May on her trip?

3. When was this script last used?

4. What does Vail share with George, while they are sitting in the room?

5. What is unique about where this person has been?

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 characters are identified quite easily at the beginning of the play.

Part 1) By what are they identified?

Part 2) Describe each of the three main characters.

Part 3) Why would this play and these characters be appealing to a 1930s audience?

Essay Topic 3

Helen Hobart is an opportunist.

Part 1) What attracts her to the trio?

Part 2) What is her career? How does this suit her personality?

Part 3) How is her character similar to those in the same field today?

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