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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Hettie and Jack wish Margaret would do?

2. Who stands behind Margaret as she sets the table?

3. What is the only thing Margaret has to cook for breakfast?

4. What does John not like about his coffee?

5. What does Margaret attempt to tell John about when he asks her to leave him alone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick two characters from the book and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motives? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

What is William's role in the play? Why does he not have an alter ego like the other main characters? How would William's role in the play change if he did have an alter ego?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme:

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

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