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

Short Answer Questions

1. Annie enters the scene carrying a small traveling bag and a suitcase and wearing ______.

2. Brodie states, "I'm out because the ________ I am marching against cost too much to keep me in prison."

3. Charlotte reports that she lost her virginity in a boarding house in _______.

4. Annie says that for the first year of being with Henry she assumed he would sleep with every woman under _____ he met.

5. Annie rushes out, late for her engagement and Henry asks her to ________ because it is important.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Family troubles seem to be center stage for Charlotte and Henry when talking about Debbie. These separated parents still seem to love their child and their relationship to their child.

Part 1: How do you think each character sees family within this play? Why?

Part 2: How do you think the playwright feels about family after reading this play?

Part 3: Why do you think Charlotte and Henry are still focused on their family?

Essay Topic 2

The character of Max is one that seems to take on the woes of his relationships, even though the women seem to be the ones who are doing the damage.

Part 1: Why do you think Max is so sensitive within his relationships?

Part 2: Do you think Max would make a good partner within the context of a relationship? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Max will be happy when he gets married at the end? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The character of Brodie is an interesting one since no one in the audience sees him until the very end of the play.

Part 1: Why do you think the character of Brodie is necessary for the play?

Part 2: Do you think leaving out the character of Brodie would have been possible? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think the character of Brodie isn't introduced to the play until the very end?

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