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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Hal apologize to Madge?

2. What is Alan's demeanor when he arrives at the Owens house?

3. What is Howard's response to Rosemary's begging to go with him?

4. What does Madge do when she comes outside and sees Alan?

5. What happened this evening between Madge and Hal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study on Rosemary. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 2

Inge uses more than one iteration on the theme of beauty. Identify at least two themes about beauty in the play. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Inge use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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