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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Webb say she is crying at the wedding?

2. How does the stage manager describe the weddings in this town?

3. What does Emily worry about as she drinks her soda with George?

4. What do Emily and Mrs. Gibbs say about the living when George enters the cemetery?

5. Who is teasing George on his wedding day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

George endures many different trials before the end of the play. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this play, and how do these instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this play. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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