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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Madge feel about making love with Hal?

2. What does Millie tell Alan?

3. How does Hal feel about himself when Madge tells him to go away?

4. What is Hal's demeanor?

5. What does Flo ask Alan to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of married women in the 1950s. Conversely, what is the role of unmarried women in the 1950s? What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? Do they have any freedoms that twenty-first century women do not have?

Essay Topic 2

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the female characters. What is the presumed role of women in America during the 1950s? Explain by giving examples.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of love. Identify at least two themes about love in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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