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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. What is Margaret carrying as she makes her entrance?

2. How does Margaret respond when Dinah says that the article she is reading, "stinks?"

3. Who does Tracy call after hearing about Sandy's guests?

4. How does Dinah know that Dexter is back in town?

5. What do Margaret and Tracy think about her upcoming marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the lengths the Lord family is willing to go through say about their priorities?

2. What does the audience learn about Tracy's first marriage in the first part of Act 1?

3. How does Liz explain her feelings for Mike to Sandy, what would make her fight for him, and why does she feel she does not have to?

4. What is the reason for Seth's arrival and what does he sense in Tracy?

5. What does Mike tell Tracy about her upcoming marriage at the pool, and how does she respond?

6. Who are the two guests approaching the Lord house at the end of Act 1, Part 2, and why is their purpose for being there ironic?

7. What do Sandy and Liz talk about with regard to Sidney Kidd in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, Part 2?

8. What does Dexter reveal about their marriage in Act 2, Scene 1, Part 1, and why does it make Tracy stop and think?

9. What is relevant about the conversation between Tracy and Mike before he exits to get ready for her pre-wedding dinner?

10. What is the first impression of Mike and why is it significant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In your opinion, what were the 3 events that impacted Tracy's transformation the most? Describe them in detail, including which characters they involved and why. Also, use the play to explain why you chose those events as the most meaningful.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Lord family, their social class, and their priorities. How is their main priority integral to the theme of the play? Which members of the family illustrate it the most and why?

Essay Topic 3

Tracy uses 2 words in the play that warrant explanations.

1) Describe the word, "yare," what it means, and how it is used.

2) Describe the word, "gyp," what it means, and how it is used.

3) In general, why do you think the author chose Tracy to use these words that are not part of normal vocabulary? What does it add to her character?

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