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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. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is Frenchy's attitude towards Cleo?

2. Stark says Cleo's name is what?

3. Mr. Prince plans to be the richest man where?

4. What type of suit does Mr. Prince wear in Act 1?

5. What does Belle instruct Cleo regarding stockings?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the business sense of the character Stark.

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

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

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

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

6. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, what happens between Cleo and Stark?

7. What did Stark's friend, Dr. Gladstone, believe about Shakespeare?

8. How does Dr. Cooper react when Belle confronts him about overdue rent?

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

10. How does Belle feel about her father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Cleo is a character that attracts many men in Rocket to the Moon. Citing examples from the text, identify what made Cleo so appealing to the men in Rocket to the Moon.

Essay Topic 3

Many of the characters in Rocket to the Moon are frustrated in some way. Choosing Stark, Belle, and Mr. Prince, create a character portrait analyzing the following:

1) What does this character want to achieve?

2) Why hasn't this goal or desire already been obtained?

3) What type of conflict would exist if the character attempted to achieve his or her desire?

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