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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Belle says Stark knows "as much about women as . . ."

2. What does Willy Wax do for a living?

3. What does Cleo tell Stark she might do one day?

4. What nationality is Frenchy?

5. In Act 1, Dr. Cooper thinks he hears what ringing?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Cleo is alone with Mr. Wax, how does she respond to him?

2. At the beginning of Act 3, what is the status of the relationship between Belle and Stark?

3. Why does Mr. Wax matter to Cleo?

4. Why is Stark worried about Cleo when she is not back at the time she said she would be?

5. Cleo claims Stark is ashamed of her. Why?

6. What were Stark and Cleo doing just before Belle arrived?

7. Why does Mr. Prince ask Cleo on a date?

8. Why does Cleo comment that Stark seemed amused by everything?

9. What does Mr. Wax notice is special about Cleo?

10. What personal desire does Cleo reveal to Mr. Wax?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the decision made by Cleo to stop dating Mr. Wax.

1) Determine why Cleo dated him in the first place.

2) Analyze what Mr. Wax had to offer her.

3) Discuss why Cleo made the choice against him.

Essay Topic 2

Rocket to the Moon takes place over the period of several months, in the stifling heat of summer.

1) What is significant about the season in which the story is set?

2) How does the weather affect the characters and drive their actions?

3) Identify the symbolism of the weather.

Essay Topic 3

Many of the characters in Rocket to the Moon struggle with dreams that will never be fulfilled.

1) Which characters suffer from unfilled goals?

2) Which characters still plan to fulfill their dreams?

3) Which characters create an obstacle for another to fulfill their dreams?

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