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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. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, what is Cleo doing?

2. What anniversary exists in Act 1?

3. How much does Miss Cleo make per week?

4. Who has offered to pay for Stark's new office?

5. In Act 1, Mr. Prince asks Cleo about her what?

Short Essay Questions

1. In terms of the relationship between her and Stark, what name does Belle refer to herself as and why?

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

3. Describe Dr. Cooper.

4. In Act 2, Scene 2, why is Stark surprised to see his wife?

5. What does Mr. Prince appear to think of Belle?

6. In Act 3, what does Stark reveal to Belle about his relationship with Cleo?

7. What is Frenchy's concern for the man caught in a bad marriage?

8. According to Frenchy, what is the role of women in marriage? What does he think of this role?

9. Mr. Prince claims there are only two kinds of marriage. What are they?

10. Describe the business sense of the character Stark.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Prince is an affluent character at a time when few are wealthy. Analyze how Mr. Prince's position in society guides his actions.

1) How does Mr. Prince relate to other characters? What aspects of his wealth affect these relationship?

2) What type of mischief does Mr. Prince cause? Does his social position contribute to this?

3) What does Mr. Prince lack in spite of his money? How does he try to acquire it?

Essay Topic 2

Symbolism is heavily used throughout Rocket to the Moon.

1) Identify several symbols used throughout the play.

2) Relate these objects to the story being told.

3) Examine how the use of symbolism adds depth to Rocket to the Moon.

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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