The Philadelphia Story Test | Final Test - Hard

Philip Barry
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Philadelphia Story Test | Final Test - Hard

Philip Barry
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Tracy about George's description of her in Act 2, Scene 1, Part 2?

2. What does Dinah comment on as she looks at the drawing room on the day of the wedding?

3. What is Seth complaining about in the first part of Act 3?

4. What does Dexter ask Sandy as he enters in the second part of Act 2, Scene 2?

5. Why does Mike tell Tracy that she should not marry George?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the steps the Lord family takes to correct the situation they are in and why it is significant to Tracy's personal situation. How does it affect her development? Does it make it easier or more difficult? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Dexter and George. Use specific examples from the play to analyze both characters, their differences, and if there are any ways they are alike. Also, include how each character develops and why they ended up in the places they did at the end of the play.

Essay Topic 3

Tracy and Liz are parallel characters in many ways. What are some examples of how they are placed in similar situations, but respond differently? What issues do they share similar views on? Overall, what is Liz's main purpose in the play? What does she illustrate in Tracy's character, along with Tracy's own actions? Why is this important?

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