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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Pelajia tells a story about a person so angry his partner was dying that he _________.
2. Who wakes up shouting, "BINGO!"?
3. What does Pelajia indicate that will be with her until death?
4. Who does Emily write the song for that she sings with Annie?
5. Where do the bingo cards come from for the women's practice game?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Nanabush is present throughout the play, but only certain characters can see him. Discuss the relationship between Nanabush and the women who can see him. Who acknowledges Nanabush? For what reason? Describe the scenes between these women and Nanabush. What is the purpose of their contact? How does it effect the play? Use examples from the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Throughout the play, the relationships between the women evolve and change. Sometimes the women have a negative, violent relationship with each other and at other times, they can be vulnerable and intimate with each other. Discuss this changing relationship between the characters. Who expresses it? Why does it change? What effect does it have on the play? Use examples from the play to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the character or spirit of Nanabush in the play. How is he represented? At what times does he show up during the play? How does he affect the lives of the women? Who can see him and why? Why is he important to the lives of the women? Explain how he is an important element of the play both thematically and structurally. Use examples from the play to support your answer.
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